“Im more than twisted. Im the worst kind of vampire But youre the one whos craving me, so what does that make you?”

“You can only fight what you are for so long. Eventually the hand that nature has dealt you will make you become what you were meant to be. You have no control over it.”

“Playing the martyr doesnt suit you, Leila.Maybe not, but playing the complete and utter bastard clearly suits you.”

“I will not be threatened. Do you understand me? He leaned closer again, his lips less than a couple of inches from hers. Now try saying it without trembling.”

“She exhaled curtly. Im a serryn. Thats all you see. Im just something to be tortured, slain or sold off as a commodity. Thats hardly the most appealing of traits. Tell your eyes that. Because you ...”

“Im not punishing you. No? No. Youd know if I was. Trust me.”

“What could you do, when what threatened the ones you loved was something else you loved just as much?”

“You can only fight what you are for so long. Eventually the hand that nature has dealt you will make you become what you were meant to be. You have no control over it.”

“Playing the martyr doesnt suit you, Leila.Maybe not, but playing the complete and utter bastard clearly suits you.”

“If we can become still and open-minded we might all feel that unseen hand on our shoulder, letting us know we are not alone.”

“If we an become still and open-minded, we might all feel the unseen comforting hand on our shoulder letting us know we are not alone.”

“It was the sort of bone deep emotion that made him want to hold her tighter with one hand, and draw a sword against the world with the other.”

“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”

“I want to kiss you again, Tess.Why?He chuckled, low under his breath. Why? Because youre beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.”

“With every breath I take, I will always love you.”