"She's immortal, it's not like she'll bruise" (Chapter 1, p. 6).

"My entire world now whittled down to the space between his gaze and mine" (Chapter 4, p. 33).

"Having ruled out anorexia and just plain old bulimia to explain my odd behavior and even odder eating habits - she's now onto something new, leaving no doubt that a trip to our local bookstore's self-help aisles will be squeezed into her weekend's agenda" (Chapter 5, p. 35-36).

"Damen turns toward me, the word trouble coursing from his mind to mine" (Chapter 8, p. 71).

"I walk. Walk until I've no idea how far I've gone. Walk until I'm sure Damen can no longer see me" (Chapter 18, p. 151).

"My body shaking with longing, anticipation, as the dark flame inside me burns so brightly it threatens to incinerate my insides. Closing my eyes and sensing him, feeling him" (Chapter 20, p. 172).

"I gaze down at my hands, surprised...