You see, I'm not some shiny bauble to be strung onto a necklace and displayed for all the world to see. I'm too proud to ever be anyone's conquest.

““You don’t expect love.” She shook her head in confusion. “This is the second t…”

“What you did when you were young could kill you. It just might take years to do…”

“I'll not pretend that I want you for anything but mine.”

“He couldn't bring himself to look directly at her. Her gown was the color of da…”