But I couldn't help myself, couldn't help the way I felt as I recalled the bliss and rush of a vampire's bite.

— Richelle Mead

But I didn't know about the other story."" What other story?”" About how you and Adrian Ivanhoe are—""No, whatever you heard it’s not true."" But it was really romantic""Then it’s definitely not true.

— Richelle Mead

But I do believe in souls being in sync, souls that mirror each other.

— Richelle Mead

But once in a while. . . I don't know. I feel so close, Rose. So close to the edge. Like if I allow myself one small misstep, I'll plunge away and never come back. It's like I'll lose myself.

— Richelle Mead

But what are loyalty and caring really worth?"" To me? Everything.

— Richelle Mead

But with Dimitri, I never felt like I had to be anything more what I already was. I didn't have to entertain him or think up jokes or even flirt. It was enough to just be together, to be completely comfortable in each other's presence.

— Richelle Mead

By the way, my name's Rose Hathaway. I'm seventeen years old, training to protect and kill vampires, in love with a completely unsuitable guy, and have a best friend whose weird magic could drive her crazy. Hey, no one said high school was easy.

— Richelle Mead

Call me crazy for asking this, but, um, are Lisa and I going with you?"" No""No?"" No.

— Richelle Mead

Christian's family lived under the shadow cast by his parents. They had purposely become String, trading their magic and mortality to become immortal and subsist on killing others. His parents were dead now, but that didn't stop people from not trusting him. They seemed to think he'd go Straight at any moment and take everyone else with him. His abrasiveness and dark since of humor didn't really help things, either.

— Richelle Mead

Clearly my stunning beauty has clouded your mind." - Rose Hathaway

— Richelle Mead