“Just friends, she reminded herself. They were only friends, and would only be friends from here on out. It was a friendship that was to be cherished, as she cherished all the friendships she'd made...”

“My point is that I am going to figure this out, like I always do. First, were going to find a way to get into Artemisia. Were going to find Cress and rescue Cinder and Wolf. Were going to overthrow...”

“There was an edge to his expression, like he didn't trust anyone who was more attractive than he was.”

“I passed out from stress? Thats it?I believe the princess term is fainted, said Thorne.”

“You mean she doesnt intend to blow me up before the ceremony? said Kai, taking the box. How disappointing.”

“He was surprised at how angry he sounded -no, how angry he felt. Because it was impossible. It was impossible and unfair, and he had spent too many years in the trenches of unfairness to get riled ...”

“It's all right," said Wolf. "You loved her. I would feel the same if someone wanted to erase Scarlet's identity and give it to Levana's army.Scarlet stiffened, heat rushing into her cheeks. He cert...”

“And you are going to get her far away from here. Keep her hidden.” She planted her hands on her hips. “And here we were just keeping her holed up in a tiny little house in a completely random minin...”

“You're stubborn- anyone ever tell you that before?”

“Wouldn't want to miss a war, would I?”

“In some ways blowjobs are better than sex because when you have a mouthful of cock you can't make snide comments.”