I never lie for the sake of kindness,” he murmured, smiling. “One of my many flaws.

I want you to admit just once what you feel for me. I want to know if you'll miss me even a little. If you'll remember me. If you're sorry for anything.

Well . . ." St. Vincent walked slowly with her to the crowd of dancers. "I'm a wicked man who can, on occasion, be just a bit nice. And I've been searching for a nice girl who can, on occasion, be just a bit wicked.

You wouldn't have taken Rose to such a place, would you?" "Of course not, but she is a little girl, and I'm-" "My life", he interrupted quietly. "You're my entire life. If anything ever happens to you, Holly, there is nothing left for me.

She was everything he'd ever wanted, beauty and fire arching against his despoiling hands.

Shock is a merciful condition. It allows you to get through disaster with a necessary distance between you and your feelings.

I love you, Marks. My heart is completely and utterly yours. And unfortunately for you, the rest of me comes with it.