1
What’s your name?' she asked, and surprised herself. But for some reason, she wanted to know. Dean’s brother–he hadn’t been just some nameless Bad Guy Number Four. This vampire wasn’t, either. He had a name, a history, maybe even people who cared what happened to him.' My name is none of your business, ' he said, and continued to stare out the window, even though there was nothing but blurry brick out there.' Can I call you None for short? .Rachel Caine
2
They came out in a dim, damp basement - a generic sort of place, full of moulding boxes. 'You take me to the nicest places, ' Claire said, and sneezed.Rachel Caine
3
You're kidding, right?" Shane asked. "You don't need caffeine. You need sleep." He held out the last cup, and Claire realized she'd been wrong; there was someone else in the shadows. Deeper in the shadows even than Oliver had been. Myrnin. He looked completely different to her now, and not just because he wasn't crazy anymore. He'd remembered how to dress himself, for one thing; gone were the costume coats and Mardi Gras beads and flip-flops. He had on a gray knit shirt, black pants, and a jacket that looked a bit out of period, but not as much as before. All clean. He even had shoes on." Yes, you must sleep, " he agreed, as he accepted the cup and tried the coffee. "I've gone to far too much trouble to train up another apprentice at this late date. We have work to do, Claire. Good, hard work. Some of it may even earn you accolades, once you leave Morganville."She smiled slowly. "You'll never let me leave." Myrnin's dark eyes fixed on hers. "Maybe I will, " he said. "But you must give me at least a few more years, my friend. I have a great deal to learn from you, and I am a very slow learner.Rachel Caine
4
Shane stood up when he saw her, which made her heart turn cartwheels, and he pulled out her chair. Eve and Michael shared an amused look." So cute, " Eve said. When Shane glared, she smiled. "No, really. It is. Dude, chill.Rachel Caine