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― Marissa Meyer , Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)
142 " Why?""Why not?""I mean, why me? "
143 " She pushed back to arm’s length, returning them to the acceptable distance of strangers—or of a mechanic dancing with her emperor. For the first time, Kai missed a dance step, eyes blinking in surprise. She ignored the guilt scratching at her throat. "
144 " Though Cinder had intended for it to be a short kiss, she found herself lingering. Hot tingles coursed through her body, surprising and scary but not unpleasant, surging like electricity through her wires. This "
145 " Kai clasped his hands together. “Right. Now, is that the one where the dominatrix queen throws a tantrum and threatens war every time she doesn’t get her way? That relationship? "
146 " Kai cleared his throat. “I found your pretty new mechanic down in the lobby, and she tells me she’s here to check on the med-droids again. You know I could get you funding for some upgraded models if you require it.” Cinder started at that simple word—pretty—but neither Kai nor Dr. Erland looked at her. "
147 " Perhaps you’ll meet a girl at the festival,” said Torin. “Have a whirlwind romance, a happily ever after, and have no more worries for the rest of your days.” Kai tried to glare at him but couldn’t maintain it. Torin so rarely joked. “Brilliant idea. Why didn’t I think of it?” He "
148 " Irritation hardened in Cinder’s gut. She might have pointed out that Pearl and Peony could have been given ready-made rather than custom dresses in order to budget for Cinder’s as well. She might have pointed out that they would only wear their dresses one time too. "
149 " I can’t let you come with us because you don’t have any clothes to wear and you don’t know how to dance.We’d only be ashamed of you! "
150 " My dear girl. You are Princess Selene.” Chapter Thirty-Eight SILENCE FILLED THE STERILE WHITE AIR BETWEEN CINDER and Dr. Erland, filled the fogginess in Cinder’s head. The confusion did not leave her face. “What?” The doctor reached forward and put his hand over Cinder’s. “You are Princess Selene. "
151 " Look, I really appreciate your helping with the med-droids, and I’m sure the best mechanic in the city has a million jobs to prioritize, but at the risk of sounding like a spoiled prince, could I ask that you move Nainsi to the top of your list? "
152 " Kai turned to her, still in the doorway. “I know this sounds like very poor timing, but trust me when I say my motives are based on self-preservation.” He inhaled a sharp breath. “Would you consider being my personal guest at the ball?”The floor dissolved beneath Cinder. Her mind blanked. Surely, she hadn’t heard correctly. "
153 " I am human," said Cinder quietly, the anger drained out of her. She just wanted Adri to stop talking so she could go to her room and be alone and think about Peony. The antidote. Their escape."No, Cinder. Humans cry. "
154 " Por más que lo intentaba, no encontraba las palabras adecuadas. Explicaciones, excusas.¿Cómo le dices a una mujer que su hija está muriendo? "
155 " If thirty-two is old and decrepit, what does that make you, old man?” “Very valuable in the antique market.” Dr. "
156 " Relief loosened Kai's brow. He turned to Cinder. "And you'll let me know if anything--""Yes.""--changes your mind about going to the ball?"Cinder pressed her lips together. Kai's smile barely reached his eyes. "
157 " Stars, Cinder, if I'd known you were going to embargo me for asking you on a date, I wouldn't have dared. "
158 " I am not worth starting a war over.” His eyes brightened behind the spectacles. He looked young for a moment, almost giddy. “Actually, you are.” She cocked her head, squinting at him. Maybe he really was mad. "
159 " My dear girl. You are Princess Selene. "
160 " Es más sencillo engañar a los demás para que crean que eres hermosa si eres capaz de convencerte a ti misma de que en realidad lo eres. Sin embargo, los espejos tienen la rara virtud de decirnos la verdad. "