Jared had his back to the wall, which Kami thought was a reflex when he was uncomfortable. She wanted to shield him. โHe was doing someโZen jogging,โ she claimed. Jared flicked her an incredulous glance. โYes,โ he said slowly. โZen jogging. I wasnโt wearing that many clothes becauseโthatโs part of the process. Youโre meant to commune with the elements. Normally, I wouldnโt have worn my jeans, but I put them on because I know the English are a modest people.
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Sarah Rees BrennanOh, Alan Ryves," she said. "You're such a fantastic liar. You are the smoothest con man of them all.
Sarah Rees BrennanI don't think you're weak," Jared said. "I want to guard you because you are important to me. Because you are - God, this is going to sound so stupid, I can never think of a way to say it - you are precious. I can never think of how to describe the value you have to me, because all the words for value suggest that you belong to me, and you don't.
Sarah Rees BrennanI expected something a little more castle-shaped," said Jamie. Nothing lasts forever," Nick said. "Except demons, of course." Has anyone ever told you that you're a charming conversationalist?" Jamie asked. No," Nick replied honestly. I cannot tell you how much that surprises me," Jamie told him, and Nick gave him a half smile.
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