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1 " If you truly cared for me, you’d protect me and fight by my side.” His face tightened with anger. “You would have me blatantly break my vows? Give up everything I’ve ever known. And you, what would you give in return?” The words tumbled from my lips, unbidden and shocking. “I’d give you my heart. "
― Eve Langlais , Toxic
2 " I am the Blood Countess, and by the time I am done wreaking devastation, all will know my name and, even better, fear it. "
3 " I was still much too aware of him. His scent tickled my nose, clean and fresh with a mouthwatering maleness. I inhaled deep. The sound of his heart beating drove me wild. It thumped in my mind like a sensual music. He came across as utterly delicious. "
4 " Please, call me Raphael, or Rafe.” And you may call me your fantasy and nightmare rolled in one almost rolled off my lips, but I behaved. "
5 " Let me get this straight. Whoever fights and wins gets to be in charge?” I questioned. “More or less.” “Perfect. I challenge you all. "
6 " I am the general of the queen’s army. I am also a really nasty bitch when pissed off, which would be right now. I would suggest you take my offer because I can guarantee one thing. I will follow through. If you’re not with me, then you’re against me, and unlike some other cowards out there, I have no problem eliminating all of you to protect my back. "
7 " My limo waited for me on the street under a look-away cloak that caused mortal gazes to slide over its presence, although, in an odd twist, meter maids always seemed to notice and leave tickets. "
8 " Now, I came to everyone else’s rescue. Screw the knights in shining armor. This beauty of the night came to your rescue with pointed fangs and skintight leather then, as a thank-you, sucked your blood in payment. "
9 " I beamed widely at the reporters, my fangs—all natural of course—flashing as I let them drop from my gums. “Now, as I was saying, I am a vampire, and not just any vampire. I am the Queen’s general, her most loyal servant and spokesperson.” And next in line for the throne if someone actually manages to get past her safeguards and kill her. "
10 " And you may call me your fantasy and nightmare rolled in one "
11 " There is no shame in showing grief for the passing of those we care about.” I "
12 " I had a joke for them. What do you call a human who mocks a vampire? Dinner. "
13 " My face tightened and I pursed my lips. Don’t get mad. Don’t get mad. They’re just stupid sheep. But for someone as old and powerful as I, disrespect wasn’t something tolerated, from anyone. "
