“I meant it when I said I didn't believe in love at first sight. It takes time to really, truly fall for someone. Yet I believe in a moment. A moment when you glimpse the truth within someone, and they glimpse the truth within you. In that moment, you don't belong to yourself any longer, not completely. Part of you belongs to him; part of him belongs to you. After that, you can't take it back, no matter how much you want to, no matter how hard you try.” WantLoveTryingFirstsBelieveSaidMatterHardMomentsFallI BelieveSightI Believe InThat MomentWithin YouTake TimeLove At First SightGlimpseIt Takes TimeBelieve In Love Author:Claudia Gray
“People get stupid when they're in love; people want what they can't have; and the years between ages twelve and eighteen always, always suck.” PeopleWantYearsAgeStupidTwelveEighteen Author:Claudia Gray
“You should go." "I can't." "Because you want to stare at the monster?" Alec's green eyes blaze, but with a wholly human fire now. "Or because you pity me?" I couldn't guess which possibility he loathes more. I fold my arms. "I can't leave because the door's locked. Believe me, I would've gone hours ago if I could have." "Oh. Of course." Then he looks so abashed--so boyish, and so handsome--that I almost want to laugh.” IfsWantShouldBelieveHumansLooksI CanEyeCoursesHoursLaughingGoneFireDoorsPossibilityArmsGreenMonstersPityStaringIf I CouldLockedBelieve In MeHandsomeFoldsLoatheGreen EyesBoyish Author:Claudia Gray
“You’re strong enough to stand up to anyone. Smart enough to do anything you want. Don’t sell yourself short; don’t be afraid of what your new life is going to offer. Because I know—if there’s any justice in this world, good things are going to come to you. Better things than you ever dreamed.” IfsKnowsWorldWantEnoughLife IsStrongJusticeThis WorldOffersSmartSellsGood ThingsNew LifeStrong EnoughYourself Short Author:Claudia Gray
“He frames my face with his hands as he says, "Tess. Only you could be brave enough to die with me. But I want you to live for me." We kiss, as desperate as though we were drowning. When our lips part, Alec says, "Forgive me.” WantEnoughHandsFacesDiesKissingForgivingBraveLipsDesperateI Want YouBe BraveDrowningForgive MeTess Author:Claudia Gray
“But do you want this? It's not much of a life. Don't you see? It's the first life I've had in four hundred years. With you--in the only way that matters--I'm alive again.” WayWantYearsFirstsMatterFourAliveHundredI'm Alive Author:Claudia Gray
