“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...”

“But her grandmother had never suggested she could think the same of Scarlet. You'll be fine, she always said, after a skinned knee, after a broken arm, after her first youthfull heartbreak. You'll ...”

“I'm sure I'll feel much more grateful when I find a guy who thinks complex wiring in a girl is a turn-on.”

“See? Injustice. Here we are, risking our lives to rescue Kai and this whole planet, and Adri and Pearl get to go to the royal wedding. Im disgusted. I hope they spill soy sauce on their fancy dress...”

“Linh Cinder. Such a pleasure. My master has spoken so highly of you.Cinder paused and studied her again. Who are you?Im called Darla. I am Captain Thornes mistress.Cinder blinked. Excuse me?He aske...”

“I am a person before I am anything else. I never say I am a writer. I never say I am an artist...I am a person who does those things.”

“The point, I decided, wasn't to have the autobiography or even the memories. The point was who I became when I wrote.”

“The willingness to reach inside every part of yourself opens the door to total understanding. You place your entire identity on the line, not just an isolated part. This may sound daunting, but act...”