But what are loyalty and caring really worth?" "To me? Everything.

I won’t lie. Walking into a room and seeing your girlfriend reading a baby-name book can kind of make your heart stop. “I’m no expert,” I began, choosing my words carefully. “Well—actually, I am. And I’m pretty sure there are certain things we have to do before you need to be reading that.

Dmitri was at a total loss. It was a common reaction for people when I agreed to do something reasonable.

There are little gems all around us that can hold glimmers of inspiration.

You’ll know her by a crown of stars and flowers, and then when you take her to your bed and claim her, you will swear your loyalty to me.

But once in a while . . . I don't know. I feel so close, Rose. So close to the edge. Like if I allow myself one small misstep, I'll plunge away and never come back. It's like I'll lose myself.

Abe glanced at Rose. "You see that?" he said. "Now that's devotion." She rolled her eyes at him.