What would I have done if my coya had been captured or killed? My mate, Sharone. The other half of everything I am. What would I have done?

Her head throbbed as though gremlins were ripping holes in her brain

You touch everyone, Emily. You touch a father's heart. A stranger's loyalty, and the soul I never knew I had. You touch it, and you remind us of all the innocence we've lost in the world." - Kell Krieger

Sweetheart, all men are animals. Feed us, pet us, and use a firm hand, and we'll worship at your feet.

I say, when Mercury arrives, we just pretend we’re not here.” Lawe tipped back his whiskey and swallowed in a single drink. “Stay real quiet. Don’t make eye contact.” They all nodded.

I love you, Anya,” he said. “You are my soul.

It can happen like that. It can build slowly. It can come like a gentle rainfall, or it can slam into you like a tsunami. You are my tsunami, love.