Sydney might not be an expert in personal relationships but puzzles were familiar territory.
Richelle MeadVladimir 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 MeadEverything Iสนd been taught about eluding someone came rushing back to my head. What I wanted to do more than anything was look around and see if I had a follower, but that would have definitely attracted attention.
Richelle MeadYou need me? You yell. You want to leave? We go. I'll get you out of here, no matter what.
Richelle MeadYouโre a terrible liar, Sage, but Iโm still touched youโd attempt it for my sake. A for effort.
Richelle MeadAll this timeโฆever since I sold my soul, Iโve been clinging to this idea that there is something pure and decent out there. That there was something to give me hope that even if I was a lost cause, at least there was something bright and good in the world. But there isnโt. If there was, Seth wouldnโt have fallen. Erik wouldnโt have died. Andrea Mortensen wouldnโt be dying.โ -Georgina to Carter
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