Besides, I could hardly complain to the administration that I was being forced to learn magic.

And I thought the whole point of my education was that violence IS the answer.

Adrian was easily distractible by wacky topics and shiny objects.

Bringing children into it was just low, I decided. At least heʹd left puppies out.

All right," I managed to say, just before I crumpled to the floor. "Let's see what you've got.

Cool,” I said. “You can IM with the Council from campus. Maybe you can command people to do your homework.

I tried to be a better person for her– but it was to impress her, to get her to want me. But when I’m around you, I want to be better because… well, because it feels right. Because I want to. You make me want to become something greater than myself. I want to excel. You inspire me in every act, every word, every glance. I look at you, and you’re like… like light made into flesh. […] You have no clue how beautiful you are or how brightly you shine.