Midnight Marked

Has he apologized?” “In the way that he apologizes. ‘I would do anything to protect you,’” I said, in a pretty good imitation. Mallory nodded. “He gave you an alphapology.” “What now?” “An alphapology. The apology made by the alpha male, which isn’t really an apology, but more a reason for insane behavior. Catcher does it all the damn time. Drives me up the wall.

if you can’t make a joke at a time like this, what’s the point of living?

Did I mention I love your nail polish? " I asked. "You did not, but thank you. Times like this, you gotta have a bright spot. You gotta have something to lighten the mood. Catcher's homemade waffles and enormous dick usually do the trick.

I ignored the teasing tone of the man who stood beside me, the four-hundred-year-old Master vampire who ruled Chicago's Cadogan House and the parts of my heart that weren't devoted to great books and good pizza.

Are you afraid I’m going to kick your ass? Because you seem to be holding back,” I said. Ethan’s lip curled. “That’s not an answer,” I said, “but it is a pretty good Elvis impersonation.” I gestured him forward with a crooked finger.

They blew out a breath and did the thing all heroes must do—they took that terrifying first step.

I love you, Ethan, and I love this city. And however much I fought, I love this goddamn House. It's part of me, and I'm part of it. I'm not going to stand here and watch a man tear down everything that you've build. I'm not. And if that means I have to chase another man who threatens this House, or apologize to you more than I like, so be it. I don't want that, but I can live with it. Because I can't live without you.

It was so easy to have opinions, and so much harder to actually do things.

Fear doesn’t stop a warrior. It pushes you further.

She grinned. "Sexy anime." Luc flicked away a fake tear. "Our baby girl is growing up... and she's growing up weird.

Sometimes you just gotta dance it out.

I knew the point wasn’t the victory, but pulling yourself together and crawling your way back. That was life.

Are you ready for this, Sentinel?