I suppose we must work on being gracious and grateful until we can do for ourselves. Someday the wheel of fate will put us in a position to be of use to them, and we will remember how much easier it is to give help than it is to accept it.

“Hey, Adam,” I said. “I thought you'd want to know that Warren and Darryl made it out of the vampire den alive.” I sucked in my breath. “You didn't actually agree to their meeting on Marsilia's grounds?” He laughed. “No, it just sounded better than saying they made it out of Denny's alive. It might not be romantic, but it's open all night and set in the middle of a brightly lit parking lot with no dark places for skulking parties to ambush from.”

Hard truths can be dealt with, triumphed over, but lies will destroy your soul.

Most of the pack would rather have Darryl mad at them than Auriele.

Never accept the blame for what evil people do. We are all responsible for our own actions.

People will do amazing things to ensure their survival.

You’re a dead man,” Kyle said. “Warren doesn’t take kindly to people who hurt me.