Will gave a short laugh. He was in gear as if he had just come from the practice room, and his hair curled damply against his temples. He was not looking at Tessa, but she had grown used to that. Will hardly ever looked at her unless he had to.

“People aren't born good or bad. Maybe they're born with tendencies either way, …”

“Good,” Simon said. “If you want to know why, it’s because you smell like blood.…”

“He cocked his head to the side. "Did he die well?""He died screaming." Charlott…”

“We’re meant to protect each other, but not from everything. Not fromthe truth. …”