“You need me, Kane. Maybe even more than I need you.”

“I’m more than twisted. I’m the worst kind of vampire… But you’re the one who’s craving me, so what does that make you?”

“The rarity of what you hold is more powerful than you can imagine. It is a gift for humanity and the most lethal curse to the vampires.”

“Playing the martyr doesn’t suit you, Leila.’‘Maybe not, but playing the complete and utter bastard clearly suits you.”

“I will not be threatened. Do you understand me?’ He leaned closer again, his lips less than a couple of inches from hers. ‘Now try saying it without trembling.”

“I’m not punishing you.’ ‘No?’ ‘No. You’d know if I was. Trust me.”

“You breathe too fast to be convincing,' he goaded.'You don't breathe enough to judge me.”