I had never thought I could love another person this much. I also never thought I’d live in such fear of losing another person. Was this how everyone in love felt? Did they all cling tightly to their beloved and wake up terrified in the middle of the night, afraid of being alone? Was that an inevitable way of life when you loved so deeply? Or was it just those of us who walked on a precipice who lived in such panic?

— Richelle Mead

I just rely on natural talent," said Adrian, strolling up to the start of the Dragon's Lair. "When you have such a wealth of it to draw from, the danger comes from having too much.

— Richelle Mead

I know I’m not supposed to say this, but I love you.

— Richelle Mead

I know I’m not supposed to say this,” he said. “But I think I love you more than ever.” I took his hand and tried not to think about how happy his words made me.

— Richelle Mead

I’m not a warrior or a goddess,” I said at last. Adrian leaned closer. “As far as I’m concerned, you’re both.

— Richelle Mead

I’m not dangerous,” I breathed. He brought his face toward mine. “You are to me.” And somehow, against all reason, we were kissing.

— Richelle Mead

I nearly dropped the plate I held. "You've asked me out tons of times."" Not really. I've made inappropriate suggestions and frequently pushed for nudity. But I've never asked you out on a real date. And, if memory serves, you did say you'd give me a fair chance once I let you clean out my trust fund."" I didn't clean it out," I scoffed.

— Richelle Mead

I need it! I need it! It's a royal heirloom!"" Adrian?"" What are you doing here?"" Looking for you. Come on, we need to go. I'll drive you home."" No, I can't. Not until we get it. He stole it!

— Richelle Mead

In this one terrified moment, my mind couldn’t focus on any of it. “I’ve forgotten everything.”“No, you haven’t.” His voice in the darkness was calm and reassuring. He smoothed back my hair and pressed one of those half kisses to my forehead. “Just relax and focus.” “His reasonable words centered me and allowed the gears of logic that ran my life to take over again.

— Richelle Mead

I realized I’m in love. It's always been right in front of me.

— Richelle Mead