" But anything other than a yes or no question was beyond us, apparently. He opened up his mouth as though he would say something. He looked like he was trying hard, like Adrian had with the plant. But no sound came out. “I’m sorry,” I whispered. “I’m sorry I don’t understand . . . and . . . I’m sorry for everything else.” Mason gave me one last wistful look and then vanished. "
― Richelle Mead , Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3)