The question was which spell did I make? Which did I have time to make? The answer was eerily simple. I had time to make all of them.

People often ask where I get my inspiration from, and I always say I have no good answer because, well, inspiration comes from everywhere: people, places, memories.

Adrian's face was the picture of perfect politeness and restraint, meaning something disastrous was about to happen.

Propriety's never been Adrian's strong suit.

Hey, Volusian, you haven't been checking me out, have you?" He gave me his trademark bland stare. "I assure you, mistress, the only allure your bare flesh has for me is to remind me how easy it will be to slice open." I laughed. If not for the fact he was actually serious, he'd be so much fun.

I'll find you. There is no place in this world you can hide from me. I'm watching. Love, Dimitri

Never thought my biggest cheerleader would be someone who thought I was evil and unnatural.