I wanted someone a little more approachable," I explained. "What, like Captain McTropicalShorts back there? Where on earth did you find him anyway?" ….

For a moment, staring down and realizing what I'd just done, I wanted to throw myself in after him, because surely there was no way I could go on liv….

I can't wait until this show gets on the road," he said. "You and me are going to have so much fun, Rose. Picking out curtains, doing each other's ha….

Right. Because there’s no bigger sign of commitment than a Halloween dance.

You should know better.ʺ ʺIʹve never known better,ʺ he countered. ʺYou should know that..

When he finished, he drank from the cup. Everyone else did too, so I followed suit. And nearly choked to death. It was like fire in liquid form. It t….

My God, Sage. Your eyes. How have I never noticed them?" That uncomfortable feeling was spreading over me again. "What about them?" "The color," he b….

Oh, hey. This looks promising. " We came to a stop before a high, barbwire fence with an enormous PRIVATE PROPERTY--NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED….

Where are you going?" he asked. "To break someone's heart," I replied..

You’re a solid person, Sage. You’re easy on the eyes, if a little skinny, and your ability to memorize useless information is going to totally hook i….

"Well, you've finally got a license to kill. It's about time." I turned and met the amused eyes of Christian Ozera, a onetime annoyance who'd become ….

There's nothing worse than waiting and not knowing what'll happen to you. Your own imagination can be crueler than any captor..

Hey." She said, looking up from an open book propped up on one knee. She brushed a few strands of pale hair out of her face. Her boyfriend, Christian….

I steeled myself for the next response. I knew it was going to be one of the Zen life lessons. [...] Instead he kissed me..

Jailbait," he declared, leaping up. "You're a saint. A goddess, even..

That's pretty hot," he said. "Punching me in the eye?" "Well, no. Of course not. I meant the idea of getting rough with you is hot. I'm a big fan of ….

I hoped Lissa remained the only one with a surprise sibling..

Because...Beacause it's so good, and there's only one chance to read a book for the first time, and I want it to last. That experience. I'd finish it….

... imperfection would get me farther than perfection..

This is a great idea,” said Trey. “You kids should totaly go see that play. Make a whole day of it. Grab some dinner and hang out at the library or w….

I don't want to. Believe me. But I can't help it. Rose said in time, I'll learn the control to keep his feelings out, but I can't do it now. And he h….