Vladimir did great things—so could she. Besides, they come first, right?" "Not always." I stared. I'd had they come first drilled into me since I was a child. It was what all guardians believed. Only the dhampirs who'd run away from their duty didn't subscribe to that. What he said was almost like treason. "Sometimes, Rose, you have to know when to put yourself first.

Besides, I could hardly complain to the administration that I was being forced to learn magic.

You shook his hand?" Adrian asked incredulously … “With all that red-hot passion, it’s a wonder you guys can stay away from each other

You did what you did out of love. I can't be mad at you over that. It was stupid, but that's how love is. Do you have any idea what I'd do for you? To keep you safe?

Is he having a party?" "Dorian is a sociable king. He likes keeping people around him, mostly so he can mock them.

Well, you've finally got a license to kill. It's about time.

I know how devastated you must be to miss me, but leave a message, and I'll try to ease your agony