“He didn't want Lucy to grow up feeling alone, surrounded by everything and having nothing.”

“He wanted that again, that feeling of standing with her against all odds and succeeding. He wanted it so bad, he was going to risk destroying everything he and his father had worked for.”

“Relief spilled into me. He wanted to live. He just didn't know how.”

“What do you want me to do?Marry you?People grow up! Move away! I’m going to college, not the moon!”

“The want for that kiss had shocked him more than the interruption, and he fell back into the chair, cool and nonchalant as Quen came in with his questions and demands. He wasn't sure if he believed he'd really helped, but one thing was very clear. He wanted that again, that feeling of standing with her against all odds and succeeding. He wanted it so bad, he was going to risk destroying everything he and his father had worked for. He should walk away. Right now. But as she was ushered out the door under David's arm, all he wanted to do was follow her. What the hell was he doing, falling in love with a demon?”

“Growing up is hard, love. Otherwise everyone would do it.”

“Elves apparently had a short childhood. Not like witches, who seemed to take forever to grow up, according to Jenks.”