Things die. But they don't always stay dead. Believe me, I know.

My commentary's hilarious, not witty.

ARE YOU CRAZY?" I ASKED. He gave me the same wordless look he always did when I asked that question.

You aren't afraid of throwing yourself in the path of danger, but you're terrified of letting anyone in.

I can be a good friend, or a bad enemy.

It was a lame excuse, and I knew that wasn't the reason he was canceling. If he wanted to avoid me, I would have preferred he made up something about how he and the other guardians had to up Moroi security or practice top-secret ninja moves.

I felt my heart breaking all over again. Why? Why had this happened to us? Why was the universe so cruel?