It wasn't the tequila and oxy. You really are that fucking gorgeous.

Fresh is better. But you've never drunk fresh blood. Have you?"
Simon raised his eyebrow in response.
"Well, aside from mine of course," Jace said. "And I'm pretty sure my blood is fan-tastic.

There are some people in this world who can emotionally disconnect like a light switch. It’s like a mental defense mechanism.

There are some people in this world who can emotionally disconnect like a light switch. It’s like a mental defense mechanism.

Crap, are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"I'm thinking we have about fifteen vampires and no blood," Claire said. "Is that it?"

"No, I was thinking we're out of chips. Of course that's what I was thinking.

It is one of those lessons that every child should learn: Don't play with fire, sharp objects, or ancient artifacts.