She was staring at you.’’ ‘‘What can I say? Irresistible.’’ ‘‘Shane, it’s not funny. I just—you should be careful.’’ ‘‘Always am.’’ Which was an absolute lie. Shane’s eyes fixed on hers, and she felt a burst of heat inside that crept up to burn in her cheeks. He smiled slowly. ‘‘Jealous?’’ ‘‘Maybe.’’ ‘‘No reason. I like my ladies with a pulse.

You’re not going to suck.’’ ‘‘Not at the guitar, anyway,’’ Shane said, deadpan. Claire punched him in the arm. ‘‘Ow.

Is it arrogance if one is truly superior?

And without forgiveness, there is never any peace.

Hold on, Claire Bear! Next stop, Crazytown!

You were leaving, and you didn't even know if I was okay.

An intriguing world where vampires rule, only the strongest survive, and romance offers hope in the darkest hours.