I don't suppose that she gave you the job based on looks alone?" Adrian had been staring off but now flashed me a big smile. "Why, Sage, you sweet talker." "That's not what I meant! What happened?" He shrugged. "I told the truth." "Adrian!" "I'm serious. She asked me what my greatest strength was. I said getting along with people." "That's not bad." I admitted. "Then she asked what my greatest weakness was. And I said, 'Where should I start?'" "Adrian!" "Stop saying my name like that. I told her the truth. By the time I was on the fourth one, she told me I could go.
Richelle MeadIโve come to ask you where Seth is.โ "Funny,โ said Andrea. โWe were going to ask you the same thing.โ I was taken aback. โHow would I know?โ They both just stared. "I donโt!
Richelle MeadAdrian stood there leaning against the doorframe, watching me with his heart in his eyes. In my chest, my own heart was breaking. On my cheek, the lily reminded me who I was.
Richelle MeadSomething clenched in my chest, and for a moment, the whole world narrowed down to the green of his eyes.
Richelle MeadDon't beat yourself up over what you could have or should have done. The past is gone. Move on to the future.
Richelle MeadI also had to come tonight to apologize. If you need to go to Mexico to finish this process off, then I understand. I was wrong to criticize you for it or even imply that I had some kind of say in it. One of the greatest things about you is that in the end, you always make smart decisions. Canโt always say the same for myself. Whatever you need to do, Iโll support you.
Richelle Mead