You've Always Been My Equal,

I Think Adrian Really Likes You. Like, In A Wanting-to-be-serious Way." "nope. He Likes Me In A Wanting-to-get-the-clothes-off-the-cute-dhampir Way.

She Heard Adrian Say To Christian, ʺyou Know, Your Shirtʹs Kind Of Grungy-looking. Seems Like You Could Put In A Little More Effort Since Youʹre Dating A Princess.ʺ

What Have I Done?" I Whispered. Jill Put Her Arm Around Me, But It Was Dimitri Who Spoke. "what You Had To.

I Couldn't Recall The Last Time I'd Seen That Much Of Him On Display. It Was Wonderful And Frightening On The Same Time. I Then Said The Stupidest Thing Possible. "you're Not Scared Of Anything." "i'm Scared Of A Lot Of Things. I Was Scared For You" He Released Me, And I Stepped Back. There Was Still Passion And Worry Written All Over Him. "i'm Not Perfect, I'm Not Invulnerable.

Even If I’d Been Wide Awake, I Knew Dimitri Would’ve Taken My Suitcase Anyway. That’s How He Was, A Lost Remnant Of Chivalry In The Modern World, Ever-ready To Help Others.