My hatred notwithstanding, I had to admit Dimitri Beli-whatever was pretty smart

Adrian ordered a martini, earning disapproving looks from his father and me. "It's barely noon," said Nathan. "I know," said Adrian. "I'm surprised I held out that long too.

A man can never compete with a woman's father

Hey, big spender,” I said. He looked appreciative but more amused than anything else. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a one dollar bill. “Hugh,” I said. “Don’t insult me.” With a sigh, he produced a five and tucked it underneath my bra strap. “Hey, Seth,” Cody suddenly said. I looked up and saw Seth standing in the doorway. A look of comic bemusement was on his face. “Hey,” he said, studying me. “So…you’re paying for dinner?

Yeah, I was at the Masquerade of the Damned.

It’s Kahlua, Sage. Packed with sugar and coffee flavor.

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