Oh God," I said. "I'm Zmey's daughter. Zmey junior. Zmeyette, even.

He's an angel. Isn't he supposed to love everyone, even the damned? Especially when said damned are his drinking buddies.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be with someone,” I said diplomatically. Unless that person turns your world upside down and makes you lose all self-control.

You've got to take it on faith that the enemy of your enemy is your friend.

Is it true? You had a clean getaway and risked it all for me?" I Swallowed. "It wouldn't have been a clean getaway without you.

Goodbye. Thanks for your help... I... I'll miss you. -Rose to Mason

Abe's face came back into focus. "Greetings, Zmey," I said weakly. Somehow, him being here didn't surprise me. "Nice of you to slither on in." He shook his head, wearing a rueful smile. "I think you've outdone me when it comes to sneaking around dark corners. I thought you were on your way back to Montana." "Next time, make sure you write a few more details into your bargains. Or just pack me up and send me back to the U. S. For real." "Oh," he said, "that's exactly what I intend to do." He kept smiling as he said it, but somehow, I had a feeling he wasn't joking.