“I always root for the monster.”

“You have cable?” He nodded toward her TV. She tossed him the clicker. “Sure do. And if I remember, there’s a Godzilla marathon on TBS tonight.” “Sweet,” the vampire said, kicking his legs out. “I always root for the monster.” She smiled at him. “Me, too.”

“V tired to imagine giving up his proclivities. "My monster needs to get out. Especially now.”

“I love you forever" didn't always need to be spoken to be understood.”

“You are perfect the way you are." Blay's voice was strong. "There is nothing wrong with who and what you have always been. I'm proud of you. And I love you. Now ... and always."Qhuinn's vision got wavy. Hard-core."I'm proud of you. And I love you," Blay repeated. "Always. Forget about your old family ... you have me now. I am your family.”

“Course, I always knew you were a royal. Just didn't know it went past the pain-in-the-ass part.”

“You've always had me ... and my heart. My soul. Everything. I wish it hadn't taken this long for me to man up.”