“I never really appreciated the self-contained miniature universe that is me. I fall in love with my breathing too late, fall in love with it just in time to lose it, walk into the show just in time for the fireworks grand finale.”

“I had to make you love me." His dark eyes meet mine. "What I didn't count on is falling in love with you.”

“It is an intensely beautiful world. More and more, I think of it as Cicely's world. More and more I wish it were my world, too. A minute ago, I hoped I wasn't bonding, but now, I almost hope I am. Because its either that or I'm falling in love.”

“I press my lips to the curve of her neck, just to prove I am strong, just to prove I can do it. But I can't. I'm going to bite.”

“It's not about whether her heart beats, it's just about whether it loves.”

“Without her, there wouldn't be a me any more. I'm human because I love her.”

“I know the story by heart. The book is just a "do not disturb" sign, to make sure no one talks to me.”