You never really realize how many people care about you until they all turn out to support you.

I'm not really qualified to install a security system," said Dimitri. "Really? There's something you can't do?" Adrian's voice was so soft that I could barely hear him, and he was sitting right next to me.

I won't lie. Walking into a room and seeing your girlfriend reading a baby-name book can kind of make your heart stop.

I always love seeing what worries you. Strigoi? No. Questionable food? Yes.

Dmitri was in my arms.

Who is he?" "An idiot, said Adrian. "Makes me look like an upstanding member of society.

It's like living in a retirement home! Clarence is taking a nap right now, and he eats at five. It's so boring." "You've only been here for two days." "And that's been more than enough. The only thing keeping me alive is that he keeps a hefty supply of liquor on hand. But at the rate I'm going, that'll be gone by the weekend. Jesus Christ, I'm climbing the walls." His eyes fell on the cross at my neck. "Oh. Sorry. No offense to Jesus.