Nine lies on his back, groaning. His chest is shredded from where Eight slashed him, he’s got a fresh black eye, and I think I notice a trickle of blood from where I struck him with his staff. Suddenly, his groans turn to laughter. “That was awesome!” Nine hollers.

Did you know Johnny thinks he's Pittacus resurrected?

No one, and nothing, will ever hurt you as long as I'm alive.

Being in love is a very strange thing. Your thoughts constantly drift towards this other person, no matter what you're doing.

I am her tribute. Survival is my gift to her.

Where are you originally from?” “The planet Lorien, three hundred million miles away.” “Must have been a long trip, John Smith.” “Took almost a year. Next time I’m bringing a book.

I'll come back to you," I say. "I promise you, if it's the last thing I do, I'll come back to you." Her face is buried in my neck. She nods. "I'll count the minutes until you do." she says.