You did not just say that. I have a feeling we're on the ver... - Richelle Mead, Shadow Kiss

"Wait. You think I'm going to die? That's why you slept with me?"

"It's okay,"I said soothingly. "You're just getting your stride back. Once you're up to full power, I'll go crack a rib or something so we can test it."She groaned. "The horrible part is that I don't think you're joking."

"What's up?"I asked.You tell me,"he said. "You were the one about ready to start making out with Adrian."It was an experiment,"I said. "It was part of my therapy."What the hell kind of therapy are you in?"

"And after a while...I mean, how do you choose? Who gets to live? Part of life is that...well, some people have to die. My powers aren't a prescription you can get filled as needed."

"You will lose what you value most, so treasure it while you can."