“I wanted to find a nice quiet spot, go to sleep, and dream about kittens.”

“I felt a smile on my face. "Thanks." "For what?" "Using my name instead of calling me a thing.”

“Great. I guess you're the dog whisperer, vampire edition.”

“What was it about women and crying that made me feel like crap? They must have guilt pheromones in their tears.”

“Despite the weight of the world on my shoulders, the temptation to stop and smell the supernatural roses tugged on my sleeves a time or two.”

“Hell, yeah, Ryland. Man up and carpe girl.”

“Nature was my kindergarten.”

“Oh my god! Madison, what is with you and non-human guys?”

“Hey, hey, just a little scare. Said Nico, backing away from a very guarded Katty. Gotta get used to those if your going to be a Vampire. Just wanted to see if you were on your game. As far as I can...”

“Oh God, Jenna said, will you shut up and kiss me before I change my mind?”