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.

If someone had asked who could stage the best intervention with a crazy woman who had formerly been an undead monster, Sydney Sage would have been my last guess.

I just wish I could have all this and stand up to her a little. Rose would." "Rose would have gotten herself arrested for treason the first time Tatiana asked her to do something.

I’m still here, still in love with you, and care about you more than any other guy ever will." -Adrian-

What were you thinking?" I demanded once we were moving to the music. I was trying to ignore his hands. "Do you know how much trouble you may have gotten me in?" Adrian grinned. "Nah. They all feel bad for you. You'll achieve martyrdom after dancing with a mean, wicked vampire. Job security with the Alchemists.

Don't worry, I won't bite. At least not in the way you're afraid of.

And hey, if I keep loving you, maybe you'll eventually crack and love me too.