My muse is an ungrateful harlot who’s abandoned me to actually come up with my own plots.

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

I did, however, manage to do it without hurting those dogs. Very considerate of me. Don't let it be said I'm not an animal lover-that wretched kitsune aside.

Well, you can think what you want, so long as you remember - no matter how ordinary things seem between us - I'm still here, still in love with you, and care about you more than any other guy, evil or otherwise, ever will.

Promises. I was drowning in promises.

And so, surpassing my own records for dangerous, reckless behavior, I ripped off Sonya's bracelet. "I'm Rose Hathaway.

How do you know if a demon is lying? His lips are moving.