“Her bouts of bitchiness were really starting to grow on him, which just proved how in over his head he was.”

“The guy in bed with her was not Nathan. Which meant Elle was buck-naked and wantonly riding the wrong guy.”

“How could I resist your charms after I heard you tell that guy you'd cut off his balls and shove them down his throat?”

“Yeah, well, that won’t matter if your throat starts swelling and you die in my passenger seat.” That could happen with an allergic reaction. He’d seen it on the Discovery Channel.”

“Don’t call me babe. I’m not a floozy. Or a freaking talking pig.”

“Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks.”

“How can I judge?" she said at last. "To me, he is a hero. To the world a monster." She let her head fall into her arms and started crying quietly. "I miss him! Curse him! I miss him!"Mithorden put a hand on her shoulder and let her cry for a few minutes. A sad smile slowly spread across his face. "I'm glad you can forgive him," he said at last.Luthiel lifted her head. "How do you know?"Because you miss him.”