Bran was the only person I knew who could use words like "blackguard" and make them sound like swear words-but then he could have said "bunny rabbit" in that tone of voice and weaken my spine with the same shiver of fear.

That is the freakiest thing that ever happened to me.” I nodded toward the mess. “And if you knew my life, you’d realize just how freaky that is.

Nothing says you're sorry like a dead bunny.

A man who will risk nothing for love is not a man

The best way for me to protect you is to encourage you to be able to protect yourself.

Charles looked at her thoughtfully. "People talk to you," he said. "That could be useful.

Much awkwardness ensued.