Gansey had once told Adam that he was afraid most people didn't know how to handle Ronan. What he meant by this was that he was worried that one day someone would fall on Ronan and cut themselves.

Avoiding a bathtub because your parents tried to kill you in one isn't the same as avoiding your entire life by becoming a wolf.

You'll have to go commando." "Is there any other way?

Grace,” I said, very softly. “Say something.” Sam,” she said, and I crushed her to me.

Some days seem to fit together like a stained glass window. A hundred little pieces of different color and mood that, when combined, create a complete picture.

Then I picked my book back up again and stroked her hair and read to the soundtrack of her breaths.

That's a depressing and practical thought," Sam said. "I'd rather it was something magical.