Richelle Mead Quote #1
"The contract's null and void, by the way."
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"Why," he began slowly, "is Victor Dashkov joining us?"
"Well, it's kind of a funny story . . ."Richelle Mead Quote #3
-¿Qué voy a hacer con un abrigo de lana? -pregunté-. Especialmente en Palm Springs.
-Dormir con él- sugirió-. Pensar en mi.Richelle Mead Quote #4
-Hago esto todo el tiempo. Es un hechizo sencillo. Sin sorpresas.
-Tal vez- dije renuente-. Pero cada vez que usas el espíritu, es más probable que te vuelvas loco.
-Ya estoy loco por ti, Sage.Richelle Mead Quote #5
-Papá- dije en voz baja-, siempre he hecho que sea una regla en mi vida no buscar peleas con niños, animales tiernos o ancianos ignoranres. Sin embargo, haré una excepción por ti si alguna vez tocas o insultas a mi esposa otra vez.
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-Papá- dije en voz baja-, siempre he hecho que sea una regla en mi vida no buscar peleas con niños, animales tiernos o ancianos ignorantes. Sin embargo, haré una excepción por ti si alguna vez tocas o insultas a mi esposa otra vez.
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-Simplemente pensé… no lo se. Pensé que me odiarías.
La diversión desapareció de su rostro. Se acerco a mí y apoyo las manos en mis hombros, sus ojos color verde oscuro estaban serios.
?Rose, nada en este mundo podría hacer que te odiara.
?¿Ni siquiera intentar traer a mi exnovio de vuelta de la muerte?
Adrian me acerco, y incluso en sueños, pude oler su piel y su colonia.
?Si soy honesto. Si Belikov volviera aquí en este momento, ¿vivo como solía estar? Habría algunos problemas. No quiero pensar que pasaría entre nosotros si… bien, no vale la pena perder el tiempo. Él no esta aquí.
?Yo todavía… todavía querría intentarlo - le dije humildemente. ?Todavía lo intentaría, incluso si estuviera de vuelta. Simplemente estoy teniendo un tiempo difícil para dejar ir a alguien que me importa.
?Lo se. Hiciste lo que hiciste por amor. No puedo estar enfadado contigo por esto. Fue una estupidez, pero por amor. ¿Tienes alguna idea de lo que haría por ti? ¿Por mantenerte a salvo?Richelle Mead Quote #8
-Then… it was like… I don’t even know how to describe it. Color and light and music and life and joy and love… so many wonderful things, all the lovely things that make up the world and make it worth living.
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-Well, well, look what you dragged up. You could’ve saved yourself the money on the flowers and just brought me him. Been a while since I entertained a handsome young Moroi
-It’s been a while since I’ve met a woman who appreciates roses as much as I do, said Adrian, ever quick on his feet. Not that my experience has always been great with them. I’ve got to say, though, I’ve never seen such excellent decorating taste. You go for pink too, huh? I told them that when they got the flowers, but would they listen to me? No. They insisted on burgundy.Richelle Mead Quote #10
... imperfection would get me farther than perfection.
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..Sage is convinced one extraneous calorie will make her go from super skinny to just
regular skinny. Tragedy.Richelle Mead Quote #12
Everything about her has to do with me.
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?here isn't much I wouldn't do for you. ?he stupider, the better.
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¿Crees que pienso en ti todo el tiempo? A menos que te llames Adrian Ivashkov te estas engañando.
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A ghostly smile flickered across his face. If you weren't so psychotic, you'd be fun to hang around.
Funny, I feel that way about you too. He didn't say anything else, but the smile grew, and he walked away.Richelle Mead Quote #16
A gun I had been brought down by a gun. It was practically comical. Cheaters, I thought. I’d spent my life focusing on hand to hand combat, learning to dodge fangs and powerful hands that could snap my neck. A gun? It was so… well, easy. Should I be insulted? I didn’t know. Did it matter? I didn’t know that either. All I knew in that moment was that I was going to die, regardless.
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A gun. I had been brought down by a gun. It was practically comical. Cheaters, I thought.
Richelle Mead Quote #18
A pale, slightly luminescent form materialized in front of us. Mason. He looked the same as ever-or did he? The usual sadness was there, but I could see something else, something else I couldn't quite put my finger on. Panic? Frustration? I could have almost sworn it was fear, but honestly, what would a ghost have to be afraid of.
What's wrong? asked Dimitri.
Do you see him? I whispered.
Dimitri followed my gaze. See who?
Mason.
Mason's troubled expression grew darker. I might not have been able to adequately identify it, but I knew it wasn't anything good. The nauseous feeling within me intensified, but somehow, I knew it had nothing to do with him.
Rose...we should go back... said Dimitri carefully. He still wasn't on board with me seeing ghosts.
But I didn't move. Mason's face was saying something else to me-or trying to. There was something here, something important that I needed to know. But he couldn't communicate it.
What? I asked. What is it?
A look of frustration crossed his face. He pointed off behind me, the dropped his hand.
Tell me, I said, my frustration mirroring his. Dimitri was looking back and forth between me and Mason, though mason was probably only and empty space to him.
I was too fixated on Mason to worry what Dimitri might think. There was something here. Something big. Mason opened his mouth, wanting to speak as in previous times but still unable to get the words out. Except, this time, after several agonizing seconds, he managed it. The words were nearly inaudible.
They're...coming....Richelle Mead Quote #19
Abe held my gaze a bit longer and then broke into an easy smile. "Of course, of course. This is a family gathering. A celebration. And look: here's our newest member."
Dimitri had joined us and wore black and white like my mother and me. He stood beside me, conspicuously not touching. "Mr. Mazur," he said formally, nodding a greeting to both of them. "Guardian Hathaway."
Dimitri was seven years older than me, but right then, facing my parents, he looked like he was sixteen and about to pick me up for a date.
"Ah, Belikov," said Abe, shaking Dimitri's hand. "I'd been hoping we'd run into each other. I'd really like to get to know you better. Maybe we can set aside some time to talk, learn more about life, love, et cetera. Do you like to hunt? You seem like a hunting man. That's what we should do sometime. I know a great spot in the woods. Far, far away. We could make a day of it. I've certainly got a lot of questions I'd like to ask you. A lot of things I'd like to tell you too."
I shot a panicked look at my mother, silently begging her to stop this. Abe had spent a good deal of time talking to Adrian when we dated, explaining in vivid and gruesome detail exactly how Abe expected his daughter to be treated. I did not want Abe taking Dimitri off alone into the wilderness, especially if firearms were involved.
"Actually," said my mom casually. "I'd like to come along. I also have a number of questions—especially about when you two were back at St. Vladimir's."
"Don't you guys have somewhere to be?" I asked hastily. "We're about to start."
That, at least, was true. Nearly everyone was in formation, and the crowd was quieting. "Of course," said Abe. To my astonishment, he brushed a kiss over my forehead before stepping away. "I'm glad you're back." Then, with a wink, he said to Dimitri:
"Looking forward to our chat."
"Run," I said when they were gone. "If you slip out now, maybe they won't notice. Go back to Siberia.
Actually, said Dimitri, I'm pretty sure Abe would notice. Don't worry, Roza. I'm not afraid. I'll take whatever heat they give me over being with you. It's worth it.Richelle Mead Quote #20
Adrian gave me a look that said I was wasting his time. Because Jet sounds badass.
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Adrian Ivashkov wasn’t easy to surprise, but I surprised him then when I brought his mouth toward mine. I kissed him, and for a moment, he was too stunned to respond. That lasted for, oh, about a second. Then the intensity I’d come to know so well in him returned. He pushed me backward, lifting me so that I sat at the table. The tablecloth bunched up, knocking over some of the glasses. I heard what sounded like a china plate crash against the floor.
Whatever logic and reason I normally possessed had melted away. There was nothing but flesh and fire left, and I wasn’t going to lie to myself—at least not tonight.Richelle Mead Quote #22
Adrian looked away from me and down to where my hand covered his. I blushed and pulled away. “Sorry” I’d probably freaked him out
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Adrian opened his mouth, undoubtedly ready with some inappropriate and mocking comment. Lissa gave him a sharp headshake that kept him quiet. Aren't there any, I don't know, sleeveless options?
The saleswoman's eyes widened. No one has ever worn straps to a funeral. It wouldn't be right.
What about shorts? asked Adrian. Are they okay if they're with a tie? Because that's what I was gonna go with.
The woman looked horrified.Richelle Mead Quote #24
Adrian paled and went perfectly still as he stared at the newcomer, and in that moment, all my high hopes for him came crashing down. Earlier, I'd been certain that if Adrain could just stay away from his past and any traumatic events, he'd be able to find a purpose and steady himself. Well, it looked like his past found him, and if this didn't qualify as a traumatic event, I didn't know what did.
Adrian's new research partner stepped through the door, and I knew the uneasy peace we'd just established in Palm Springs was about to shatter.
Dimitri Belikov had arrived.Richelle Mead Quote #25
Adrian rolled his eyes. I'm kind of surprised to find you lecturing about underage girls.
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Adrian smiled and clasped my hands, taking a few steps toward me. And as for who you are, you’re the same beautiful, brave, and ridiculously smart caffeinated fighter you’ve been since the day I met you.” Finally, he put “beautiful” at the top of his list of adjectives. Not that I should have cared.
“Sweet talker,” I scoffed. “You didn’t know anything about me the first time we met.”
“I knew you were beautiful,” he said. “I just hoped for the rest.Richelle Mead Quote #27
Adrian stood there leaning against the doorframe, watching me with his heart in his eyes. In my chest, my own heart was breaking. On my cheek, the lily reminded me who I was.
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Adrian suddenly glanced up at me. Our gazes locked, and I felt like he could read my mind. How often did he think about that kiss? And if he really was crazy about me, did he imagine more than just kissing? Did he fantasize about me? What kinds of things did he think about? His lips on my neck? His hand on my leg? And was that leg bare . . . ?
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Adrian tipped my face up toward his and kissed me. Like always, the world around me stopped moving. No, the world became Adrian, only Adrian.
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Adrian tipped my face up toward his and kissed me. Like always, the world around me stopped moving. No, the world became Adrian, only Adrian. Kissing him was as mind-blowing as ever, full of that same passion and need I had never believed I’d feel. But today, there was even more to it. I no longer had any doubt about whether this was wrong or right. It was a culmination of a long journey . . . or maybe the beginning of one.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer. I didn’t care that we were out in public. I didn’t care that he was Moroi. All that mattered was that he was Adrian, my Adrian. My match. My partner in crime, in the long battle I’d just signed on for to right the wrongs in the Alchemist and Moroi worlds. Maybe Marcus was right that I’d also signed myself up for disaster, but I didn’t care. In that moment, it seemed that as long as Adrian and I were together, there was no challenge too great for us.
I don’t know how long we stood there kissing. Like I said, the world around me was gone. Time had stopped. I was awash in the feel of Adrian’s body against mine, in his scent, and in the taste of his lips. That was all that mattered right now.
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