"As close as I'm going to get."
-- Kennedy (chapter 3)

Importance: This quote is important because it shows that Kennedy is not who she used to be. This sets the pace throughout the book because Kennedy constantly blames herself for everything that goes wrong.

You belong with me no matter what.
-- Jared (chapter 3)

Importance: Jared is showing Kennedy that he is unwilling to push her away. No matter what happens, he will always be on her side, which rings true later on in the book as he defends Kennedy against Priest and Alara.

"Your mother was never a member of the legion.
-- Jared (chapter 3)

Importance: This quote gives a shock as Kennedy’s mother for so long was thought to be a member of the Legion. To find out she’s not leaves Kennedy at a loss of what to do. It reaffirms to Kennedy as well that her being involved with the Legion was a mistake and she was...