And about that," he continued. "Now that Kami and I have met, she likes me better than you. So you can leave.

Ash should take the ladies, because he's charming." Ash looked pleased. Jared raised his eyebrows. "Are you saying that I'm not a charmer?" "You are very dear to me, but you have all the savoir faire of a wildebeest," Kami told him. "A wildebeest," Jared repeated. "A dashingly handsome wildebeest," Kami assured him.

Get down,” he whispered. “I’m way ahead of you,” Jamie said from the floor

She overcame a moment of hesitation and glanced at Jared. All the lights in his crazy gray eyes were dancing. A shiver went through her, a ripple of his delight. She felt again the way she had at the Crying Pools and at her house, the thrill of sharing your secret soul and having someone think it was wonderful.

If the truth didn't help anyone, and love didn't last, what was there left to struggle toward?

Words felt so clumsy when she was talking about feelings and not facts.

I can smite you " Nick grumbled. "Anytime I like.