We met less than a week ago and in that time I've done nothing but lie and cheat and betray you. I know. But if you give me a chance...all I want is to protect you. To be near you. For as long as I'm able.

If you honestly believe that," said Thorne, stowing the gun again, "then you really don't recognize true value when you see it.

I don't want to tell you how to be a prince, but shouldn't you have some bodyguards or something?" "Bodyguards? Who would want to harm a charming guy like me?

Besides, if you are who you claim to be, that makes you my true queen. Therefore, you have my loyalty.

I lied to you about a lot of things....but I meant every apology.

Keep your head in the clouds and your hands on the keyboard.

...but I’m trying to be inconspicuous.” Cinder considered telling him it wasn't working but thought better of it. The lack of a throng of screaming girls surrounding her booth was probably evidence that it was working better than she suspected. Instead of looking like a royal heartthrob, he just looked crazy.