The problem with having so many people call me by nicknames was that when someone called me by my actual name, it usually meant something serious was happening.

There was nothing I loved more than teasing Dimitri. Well, aside from maybe kissing him.

Whether it's simply some fierce animal joining of mates or a sublime merging of souls, she is mine, and I am hers.

What’s wrong?” asked Seth, seeing my frown. “That new drummer. Alec. He hit on me earlier, and now he’s moving in on Casey. I think he’s one of those guys who thinks plying girls with liquor is the only way to get laid.” “Wait. I thought I was the only guy who knew that secret.

Dorian used to watch you like a starving man who wants meat. Now he looks at you like he wants seconds.

Blake smiled radiantly. ʺMay I call you Vasilisa?ʺ ʺYou can call me Lissa.ʺ ʺYou can also,ʺ added Christian, ʺlet go of her hand now.

But I’m just going to be out there having a tea party with her cats or whatever it is she has in mind." Adrian