“A hint of sensual frustration roughened his voice.And I will curse the gods along with them, Min. Some wild monsoon raged through me as I looked at you just now. Its left me rearranged inside, and ...”

“I will insist you be man enough to take it. I wont have you making light of my feelings, or making light of yourselfas if youre not worthy of them. Because you are worthy, Colin. Youre a generous, ...”

“Her chin lifted. "Very well. Here is my best offer. Half of my nakedness for all of yours."He pretended to think on it. " It's a bargain.”

“He had to feel those lips on him again. Had. To. This wasnt a mild expression of preference. This was an imperative. His body was insistent. To continue hisexistence on this earth, he now needed th...”

“So odd. Most women of his acquaintance relied on physical beauty and charm to mask their less-pleasant traits. This girl did the opposite, hiding everything interesting about herself behind a prim,...”

“A better man wouldnt play this sweethearts game with her when he knew very well it couldnt lead to more.But he wasnt a better man. He was Colin Sandhurst, reckless, incorrigible rogueand damn it, h...”

“Her chest began to quake softly. "Why?" "Why what, sweetheart?" I said gently. "Why do you want me?" I didn't even have to think. "Because anyone who's been through what you have and can still com...”

“If you run from me, I will chase you, and I'll find you....”

“Percy (to Annabeth): If I was going to pick one person in the world to reattach my head, I'd pick you.Silena: Awww . . . Percy, that is so sweet!Annabeth: Shut up, Silena.”