Vladimir did great thingsโso 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.
Richelle MeadI couldn't stop staring at the cave, back where Dimitri was, back where half of my soul was.
Richelle MeadIf I let myself love you, I won't throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you.
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