01UndatedMom always liked to say that we hardly ever know the decisions we make that change our lives, mostly because they are little ones. You took this bus instead of that one and ended up meeting your soul mate, that kind of thing. But there was no doubt in my mind that this was one of those life-changing moments.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
02UndatedI heard the man and woman cry a warning as I frantically racked my brain for some sort of throat-repairing spell, which I was clearly about to need. Of course the only words that I actually managed to yell at the werewolf as he ran at me were, 'BAD DOG!'Then, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a flash of blue light on my left. Suddenly, the werewolf seemed to smack into an invisible wall just inches in front of me...."You know," someone said off to my left, "I usually find a blocking spell to be a lot more effective than yelling 'Bad dog,' but maybe that's just me.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
03UndatedBut this room looked like it had been decorated by the unholy lovechild of Barbie and Strawberry Shortcake.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
04UndatedWhen someone tells you somebody’s been murdered, laughing is probably not the best response. You know, for future reference.But laughing is exactly what I did.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
05UndatedI don't know what I was expecting a vampire's room to look like. Maybe lots of black, a bunch of books by Camus... oh, and a sensitive portrait of the only human the vamp ever loved, who had no doubt died of something beautiful and tragic, thus dooming the vamp to an eternity of moping and sighing dramatically.What can I say? I read a lot of books.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
06UndatedUm...Mercer? Haven't seen you in nearly a month. I was expecting something like, 'Oh Cross, love of my heart, fire of my loins, how I've longed--Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
07UndatedMust be weird for you, having your mom here.""Weird for me, weird for her, probably weird for you since you had to give up your swinging bachelor pad.""Mrs. Casnoff let me install my heart-shaped Jacuzzi in my new dorm room.""Cal," I said with mock astonishment, "did you just make a joke?""Maybe.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
09UndatedYou know, I can see more than just the future or the past.""Really?" I asked, paging through through the papers in the file. "Can you also see the present? Because I can do that, too. Like, right now, I sense that I'm in a messy room with a total toolbox.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
10UndatedThe hand on my hair moved to my back, and I realized someone was singing softly. The voice was familiar, and something about it made my chest ache. Well, that was to be expected. Angels' songs would be awfully poignant. "'I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, when I met you...'" the voice crooned. I frowned. Was that really an appropriate song for the Heavenly Host to be--Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
11UndatedI would actually write books totally full of nothing BUT kissing scenes, but apparently people like books to have, like, "plots" or whatever.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
12UndatedIt just seems like overkill when you already have a dagger and I have superpowerful magic at my disposal.”“‘Superpowerful?’”He stood up, a gold chain dangling from his fingers. “Let me remind you of two words, Mercer: Bad. Dog.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
14UndatedI picked up the nearest weapon I could lay my hands on: a stapler. I lifted it, going for “menacing.” I admit it lacked a certain elegance, but hey. It was worth a shot. David placed his hand on my arm and pushed it back down.“What?”“Just . . . that’s embarrassing for all of us,” he replied.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
15UndatedYeah, I was thinking about taking one of those showers where you huddle in the corner fully clothed and cry," Archer offered.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
16UndatedSo hologram means--" I finally said."It means non-corporeal, yeah. Which sucks seeing as how there are a lot of very corporeal things I'd like to do with you right now.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
17UndatedRight. So no plans at all then?"Jenna frowned. "Other than rocking in the fetal position for a while?""Yeah, I was thinking about taking one of those showers where you huddle in the corner fully clothed and cry," Archer offered.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
18UndatedNo, but as a vampire, I'm able to detect subtle shifts in emotional energy.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
19UndatedWhoa, I'm your girlfriend now?" Archer shrugged. "We've tried to kill each other, fought ghouls, and kissed a lot. I'm pretty sure we're married in some cultures.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
20UndatedIt's always going to get better someday. Sometime in the future, things won't be so crazy.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
21UndatedIt occurred to me that my cheek was probably right over his tattoo. Without thinking, I lifted my face and tugged at the neckline of his T-shirt. This time, the stark black-and-gold mark wasn't hidden. No need for that spell anymore, I guess. Still, I covered it with my palm. Archer's hands clutched reflexively on my waist. Our eyes met. "It doesn't burn this time," I whispered.His breathing was ragged. "Beg to differ, Mercer.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
22UndatedYou do love him," I said, and she swung her gaze back to me."I do." She smoothed her hand over her thighs, flattening imaginary wrinkles from the linen."Even though he's not your family."Saylor laughed, a surprisingly husky sound. "Don't you love people who aren't your family, Harper Jane?""Of course I do. But you love him for more than the whole Oracle thing. You love him because he's David.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
23UndatedIt sucks that we miss people like that. You think you've accepted that someone is out of your life, that you've grieved and it's over, and then bam. One little thing, and you feel like you've lost that person all over again.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
24UndatedIt was such a relief to be able to sob and have someone know all the reasons why.Rachel Hawkins / quote ↗
