This time the fluttery feeling in my stomach was more intense. It made the inside of my thighs tingle and my breathing deepen.

Then your heart is a black, shriveled thing, because you absoluteky betray me.

Mercy is stronger than your sword.

What if the beauty around us is meant as a reminder for the many gifts we have been given and our need to give thanks to them?

That don't look good," Kramisha said. "Not good at all." She paused and then her eyes went from me to Heath, whose attention was so focused on me I swear he didn't look like he would notice if a giant white elephant in a tutu danced around the room. "Ain't that the human kid who was down here before?

You and I are bound. We will be each other’s salvation, or each other’s doom.

There was a pause, and then Damien said, "I nominate Erik Night." Shaunee rolled her eyes. Erin said, "Okay, how many times do we have to explain this to you - the boy is not on your team. He likes breasts and vaginas, not penises and anu - " "Stop!" I absolutely did not want to get off on this subject. "I think Erik Night is a good choice, and not because he likes me or, well...