I never lied to you. (Kiara) Of course you did โyou said you could see the real usโ that we werenโt as bad as we claimed. But you didnโt and, just like everyone else, so long as we risk our lives to protect and save you, weโre okay. But the moment we have to make a choice not ours, the moment you see what our pasts have made us, youโre horrified by the truth and hate us for it like we had some kind of choice in what we are. (Syn)
Sherrilyn KenyonI defy you to try it, Princess. Go ahead. I donโt even know how to sweep a floor. All I know how to do is use my body to please others. I was sick and alone with no references, friends, family, or money. I was so weak from hunger that even a beggar stole your himation from me while I lay on the ground, wanting to die and unable to stop him from taking it. So donโt come here now with your disdainful eyes and look at me like Iโm beneath you. I donโt need your charity and I donโt need your pity. I know exactly what you see when you look at me. (Acheron)
Sherrilyn KenyonDonโt you two girls have something better to do, like pick out toe lint? (Acheron)
Sherrilyn KenyonIt's settled, then," Grace said. She turned back to Nick. "Take the Jag to the car wash and for heaven's sake clean the McDonald's Happy Meal boxes out of it." "Hey," Nick said, his face offended. "That's a low blow. Those boxes are collectibles.
Sherrilyn Kenyon(The tree bend over. Suddenly, a hiss and a meow sounded an instant before two cats darted off across the backyard.) Look, Lanie, itโs Mr. Tomcat come to save me from my celibacy. Oh, help me, Moon Mistress. Whatever am I to do with the attentions of such an unwanted suitor! Help me quick, before he kills me with my allergies. (Grace)
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