Christian stretched out beside her and pulled her close. ʺBut for what itʹs worth, I think youʹd be a great queen too, Princess Dragomir.ʺ ʺYouʹre going to get dirty,ʺ she warned. ʺAlready am. Oh, you mean from your clothes?ʺ He wrapped his arms around her, heedless of her damp and muddy state. ʺI spent most of my childhood hiding in a dusty attic and own exactly one dress shirt. You really think I care about this T-shirt?ʺ

Most good things come with the risk of something bad.

Those who have to ask if faith is true are opening up a discussion they may not be ready for.

No, no. It's always a good time for you to call, Roza.

I found the candles—atrocious air freshening ones that smelled like fake pine.

If someone like you showed up to abduct me, I'd let you.

I realized I’m in love. It's always been right in front of me.