“His words sliced through my heart, cutting it into little pathetic pieces.”

“Our souls bonded. His pleasure was my ecstasy. My blood pumped in his heart.”

“Words are easy. It's convincing the heart that's hard.”

“Usually, when you slice a person, he backs off or atleast hesitates. And he's more cautious when you have drawn his blood. But these things just keep coming. Their intestines can be falling out, but it doesn't matter.”

“In fact, he's never taken an interest in a woman before. I was beginning to to suspect he might prefer one of his male sneaks, but now..." She paused dramatically. "Now, we have the lovely, intelligent Yelena to get Valek's cold heart pumping.""You really should get out of your sewing room more. You need fresh air and a dose of reality," I said knowing better than to believe a word Dilana said, but unable to control the silly little grin on my face. Her sweet, melodious laughter followed me into the hallway."You know I'm right, " she called.”

“But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”

“I offer my heart, entrust my soul and give my life to you.”