Quotes by Kelley Armstrong

Remembering. Forgetting. Im not sure which is worse.

I want you to have big dreams, big goals. I want you to strive to achieve them. But I dont want to see you beating yourself up every time you make a mistake.

You forget, darling. the local psychopath.

If you say ‘we’re in this together,’ I’m going to hurl.

I glanced up to see Liz and smiled. Thank you. I just went along for the ride. After that happened- She waved at Derek. You know how blind people need Seeing Eye dogs? Well, apparently werewolves could really use Opening Door poltergeists.

Rae burned me. She has matches or something. Look, look... Tori pulled down the collar of her T-shirt. Leave your cloths on, Tori, Simon said, raising his hands to his eyes. Please.

Another werewolf thing. Like most animals, we spent a large part of our lives engaged in the three Fs of basic survival. Feeding, fighting and... reproduction.

This is so cool, I said loudly as Dad walked away. Have you met the tattoo artist? Is he hot? Hes a she, Mom said. Is she hot? Cause Im still young, you know. My sexual identity isnt fully formed. Your father cant hear you anymore, Maya. Mom sighed.

I let out a laugh that sounded more like the yip of a startled poodle. Superp-powers? I wish. My powers arent winning me a slot on the Cartoon Network anytime soon... except as a comic relief. Ghost Whisperer Junior. Or Ghost Screamer, more like it. Tune in, every week, as Chloe Saunders runs screaming from yet another ghost looking for her help.Okay, superpower might be pushing it.

Yes youre getting your tattoo. I threw my arms around Dads neck. Thank you! Hey, Mom said. Im the one who had to persuade him it wasnt turning his little girl into a streetwalker. I never said that, Dad said. No? I said. Cool. Cause Ive decided to skip the paw print. Im thinking of a tramp stamp with flames that says Hot in Here. No wait. Arrows. For directionally challenged guys

We scarified a mosquito. I bet thats what did it. It was probably a virgin too.

Another night then, Mom said. Maybe on the weekend we can have a barbecue and invite your sister. Or, I said turning to Rafe, if you want to skip the whole awkward meet-the-family social event you could just submit your life story including your view on politics religion and every social issue imaginable along with anything else you think they might need to conduct a thorough background check. Mom sighed. I really dont know why we even bother trying to be subtle around you. Neither do I. Its not like he isnt going to realize hes being vetted as daughter-dating material. Rafe grinned. So we are dating. No. You have to pass the parental exam first. Itll take you awhile to compile the data. Theyd like it in triplicate. I turned to my parents. We have Kenjii. We have my cell phone. Since we arent yet officially dating Im sure youll agree thats all the protection we need. Dad choked on his coffee.

You were just worried about me. An exhale, relieved that I had understood. YeahI turned. Because you think Im worth itHe put his fingers under my chin. I absolutely think your worth it.But you dont think you are.His mouth opened. Shut.Thats what this is about, Derek. You wont let us worry about you because you dont think youre worth it. But I do. I absolutely do.

Its me, a deep voice rumbled.The hands released me and I turned. There stood Derek, all six foot of him. Maybe it was just the thrill of seeing him, but he looked better than I remembered. His black hair was still lank, and his face was still dotted with acne. But he looked...better.~~~~~Tori waited until Derek was gone, then shuddered. Okay, Derek always weired me out, but the wolf man stuff is seriously creepy. Suits him, I suppose. A creepy power for a creepy guy.I thought he looked better.She stared at me.What? He does. Probably because hes starting his wolf changes and hes not stressed out about being in Lyle House. That must help.You know what will really help? Shampoo. Deodorant - I raised my hand to cut her off. He smelled fine, so dont start that. Im sure his wearing deodorant and - for once-its working. As for showers, theyre a little hard to come by on the street, and we wont look much better soon.Im just saying.Do you think he doesnt know youre saying? News flash-hes not stupid.

He leaned her back against the tub, setting her head on the edge, then washed her shoulders. I know I left you once.She opened her mouth, wanting to say it didnt matter, it was forgotten. But it wasnt. I know I hurt you.Again, she wanted to argue. But she couldnt. I know I said I wont leave you again, but I also know thats not enough, and that the only way youre going to trust that I wont leave is if I dont. He slid the cloth over her arms. If this ends, Hope, it wont be me that ends it. I think you know that.

Behind us, the man laughed. Looks like we arent the only ones looking for a little diversion. Theres an empty office right over there, guys. Marsten raised his hand in thanks. The couple moved on. I let the kiss continue for five more seconds, then pulled away. Theyre gone, I said. Marsten frowned, as if surprised-and disappointed-that Id noticed. I tugged my hair from his hands. Okay, coast clear, I said. Lets go. He let out a small laugh. I see I need to brush up on my kissing. No, you have that down pat. She says with all the excitement of a teacher grading a math quiz... A-plus. Now lets move. Before someone else comes along.

Your mother sets you up blind dates? With guys like that? The corners of his mouth twitched. She doesnt like you very much, does she?

So consider your options, make your choice and call me home.

It was completely fifth garde and completely silly and I loved it, because he wasnt afraid to be silly. It was like kissing him first - I could do whatever I wanted and not have to worry what hed think of me.

I dont forgive him, I said.Hell, no, you dont. And why should you? So he can feel better? Get on with his life? And whats he done to help you get on with yours?