“I knew they would kill me when they found out, but He struggled for words, releasing a sharp breath. I think I realized that I would rather die because I betrayed them, than live because I betrayed...”

“But you're the only one, Scarlet. You'll always be the only one.”

“We met less than a week ago and in that time I've done nothing but lie and cheat and betray you. I know. But if you give me a chance...all I want is to protect you. To be near you. For as long as I...”

“She sighed, annoyed at her restlessness. So, she said, disrupting Wolf in another backward glance.Who would win in a fightyou or a pack of wolves?He frowned at her, all seriousness. Depends, he sai...”

“I don't like to think of it as 'stolen'. They have no proof that I didn't plan on giving it back.""You're kidding, right?"He shrugged. "You have no proof either."She squinted back at him. "Were you...”

“Do you think she is?" Her voice trembled. Her heart throbbed as she waited for him to answer. "You think they've killed her?"Every moment wrapped around Scarlet's neck, strangling her, until the on...”

“Some experiences are universal. A girl is a girl whether she lives in West Omaha or Sweet Valley. Books are often far more than books.”

“A half-read book is a half-finished love affair.”

“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks,And all the sweet serenity of books”

“And they all lived happily to the end of their days.”

“Even if I believed I was doing good- for who I am to presume what is good for others?”

“What did you bring me today? Delusional mutterings with a side of crazy?”

“Winter shook her head, apology swimming in her amber eyes. Scarlet would have wanted to hug her if she hadnt simultaneously wanted to strangle her.”

“This is Winter," said Scarlet. "Princess Winter."Thorne guffawed and pushed a hand into his hair. "Are we running a boardinghouse for misplaced royalty around here, or what?”