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“Takes a lot of tries before you hit perfection." He paused to reconsider that. "Well, except for my parents. They got it on the first try." (Adrian)”
“From behind Lissa, I heard Christian say, "Worst. Timing. Ever." Adrian studied Lissa and then looked at Christain sprawling on the bed on the far side of the suite. "Huh," Adrian said, letting him...”
“Yeah? Can you draw a skeleton riding a motorcycle with flames coming out of it? And I want a pirate hat on the skeleton. And a parrot on his shoulder. A skeleton parrot. Or maybe a ninja skeleton p...”
“Relax, having kids is years away. But can you imagine? Your brains, my charm, our collective good looks... then add in the usual physical abilities dhampirs get. It's really not even fair to everyo...”
“Piece of Heaven?" "No, that other place I'm going to go to for thinking what I'm thinking.”
“I just rely on natural talent," said Adrian, strolling up to the start of the Dragon's Lair. "When you have such a wealth of it to draw from, the danger comes from having too much.”
“Oh... Adrian, I've got one more favor to ask you. A big one." "Fondue?" he asked hopefully.”
“Did you pick that out?" I asked Dimitri. Honestly, I would have expected him to bend a piece of steel with his bare hands and present her with that.”
“Why on earth would you buy a car like this if you can't drive a stick? There are dozens of cars--new cars--that have automatic transmission. It'd be a million times easier." Adrian shrugged. "I lik...”
“Sydney spent a lot of time on my bed these days.Unfortunately, it wasn't with me.”
“Adrian was easily distractible by wacky topics and shiny objects.”
“You can't save everyone, though God knows you try.”
“ARE YOU CRAZY?" I ASKED. He gave me the same wordless look he always did when I asked that question.”
“Let me get this straight. The future of our relationship hinged on advice from a fifteen-year-old girl, a probably untrue story from a one-eyed Chihuahua trainer, and me unromantically - yet skillf...”
“His words reminded me of something else Id meant to bring up when he got back to town, something that had taken a very low priority. Your coatyou never took it back after the wedding. Its in my car...”
“In this one terrified moment, my mind couldnt focus on any of it. Ive forgotten everything.No, you havent. His voice in the darkness was calm and reassuring. He smoothed back my hair and pressed on...”
“She was so beautiful that it made my soul ache.”
“Adrian, I'm on a date. Why are you here? On my car?”
“What do you think Dimitri? Is this a good idea, Dimitri? Please give us your blessing so that we can fall down and worship you, Dimitri.”
“Are you in a suit?' I managed at last, my voice choking up. 'You didnt have to dress up for me.''Quiet, Sage,' he said. 'Ill make the hilarious one-liners during this daring rescue.”