“But I did what I had to do. We aren’t supposed to be with outsiders. Theseare the rules we live by, and there’s a reason for them."-Corinne Redford”

“You can't leave, Zach," Corinne said through gritted teeth.He walked right past her. "Watch me.”

“Is this your car?” I raised an eyebrow at him.“No. I thought I’d steal one and drive it into town. Thinkanyone will notice?” Graham reached across to unlock the passenger’s-side door, then pushed it open. “You wouldn’t knowhow to hotwire by any chance?”

“I love the hint of copper in your eyes, radiating out like the sun, turning your pupils into an eclipse.' He ran his thumb down my cheekbone. 'The different striations of color, how every band of green is its own unique shade. A shard of a broken Heineken bottle, a blade of grass, moss on a rusty can.' 'Romantic...' I laughed.”

“Think about my invitation. It’s not a bad way to start off the year—on the arm of the most eligible bachelor inschool . . . See you tomorrow, Goldilocks.” Trent winked and,finally releasing my captive hand, walked away.”

“Aren’t you supposed to be Jesus’ bitch?”

“Have you ever seen such an ugly damn cat?” Beckett had said with a wry smile. “Aren’t kittens supposed to be all cute and shit?” He liked this kid.”