Quotes From "Spirit Bound" By Richelle Mead

One of the few downsides to being awakened is that we no longer require sleep; therefore we also no longer dream. It's a shame, because if I could dream, I know I'd dream about you. I'd dream about the way you smell and how your dark hair feels like silk between my fingers. I'd dream about the smoothness of your skin and the fierceness of your lips when we kiss. Without dreams, I have to be content with my own imagination— which is almost as good. I can picture all of those things perfectly, as well as how it'll be when I take your life from this world. Richelle Mead

I shot up, now as angry and frusterated as him. I had a feeling if i stayed, we'd both snap. In and undertone, I murmured, "this isnt over.i won't give up on you."" I've given up on you, "he said back, voice also soft. "Love fades. Mine has. Richelle Mead

They called each other family and that’s what they were–sisters. Many people in the world had family of the heart, kin by choice rather than by blood, and hers had come along in her darkest hour and saved her life. Christine Feehan

Well, you've finally got a license to kill. It's about time. Richelle Mead

Dude, we gotta work on your material. Hell, all you need is a little black moustache to twirl and go ‘Muahahahaha’ while you’re at it. Tessa McFionn

Both Christian and Adrian had worried there would be some piece of Strigoi left in him, but their fears had been about violence and bloodshed. No one would have guessed this: that living as a Strigoi had hardened his heart, killing any chance of him loving anyone. Killing any chance of him loving me. And I was pretty sure that if that was the case, then part of me would die too. Richelle Mead

In an undertone, I murmured, "This isn't over. I won't give up on you."" I've given up on you, " he said back, voice also soft. "Love fades. Mine has. Richelle Mead

While I'm fine with you two dating and being happy, please try not to break his heart too much when the time comes. Richelle Mead

After the bitching I'd done to Abe about going to remote, crappy places, I should have been excited about the prospect of going to Sin City. Richelle Mead

This college would probably have the same problem as the last one did." I frowned, "What's that?"" Homework. Richelle Mead

I also never would have imagined I'd quote back a church lesson, but when the rest of the crowd stood up to take communion, I found myself saying to Dimitri: "Don't you think that if God can supposedly forgive you, it's kind of egotistical for you not to forgive yourself?"" How long have you been waiting to use that line on me?" he asked." Actually, it just came to me. Pretty good, huh? I bet you thought I wasn't paying attention."" You weren't. You never do. You were watching me. . Richelle Mead

Hey, he's awesome. A little unstable, but awesome. We got along great." Adrian opened the door to the building we were seeking. "And he's a badass in his way too. I mean, any other guy who wore scarves like that? He'd be laughed out of this school. Not Abe. He'd beat someone almost as badly as you would. In fact.." Adrian's voice turned nervous. I gave him a surprised look." In fact what?"" Well.. Abe said he liked me. But he also made it clear what he'd do to me if I ever hurt you or did anything bad." Adrian grimaced. "In fact, he described what he'd do in very graphic detail. Then, just like that, he switched to some random, happy topic. I like the guy, but he's scary. Richelle Mead

He'd written me up a proposal of why dating him was a sound decision. It had included things like "I'll give up cigarettes unless I really, really need one" and "I'll unleash romantic surprises every week, such as: an impromptu picnic, roses, or a trip to Paris–but not actually any of those things because now they're not surprises. Richelle Mead

I was so grateful to see Lissa okay that I missed what Eddie had already noticed. "You guys, where are Victor and Robert?"Lissa's face crumpled, and even Adrian looked grim. "Damn it, " I said, needing no explanation. Lissa nodded, eyes wide with distraught. "We lost them. Richelle Mead

Staring into the mirror, I was surprised to see a haunted look in my brown eyes. There was pain there, pain and loss that even the nicest dress and makeup couldn't hide. Richelle Mead

Rose, I cheat at cards and buy liquor for minors. But I would never, ever force you into something you don't want. Richelle Mead

You did what you did out of love. I can't be mad at you over that. It was stupid, but that's how love is. Do you have any idea what I'd do for you? To keep you safe? Richelle Mead

Are you super strong? Can you be hurt?"" Of course I can, " replied Dimitri. "I'm strong, but all sorts of things can still hurt me." And then being Rose Hathaway, I said something I really shouldn't have to the boy. "You should go punch him and find out." Jonathan's mother screamed again, but he was a fast little bastard, eluding her grasp. He ran up to Dimitri before anyone could stop him-well, I could have-and pounded his tiny fist against Dimitri's knee. Then, which the same reflexes that allowed him to dodge enemy attacks, Dimitri immediately feinted falling backward, as though Jonathan had knocked him over. Clutching his knee, Dimitri groaned as though he were in terrible pain. Several people laughed, and by then, one of the other guardians had caught hold of Jonathan and returned him to his near-hysterical mother. As he was being dragged away, Jonathan glanced over his shoulder at Dimitri. "He doesn't seem very strong to me. I don't think he's a Strigoi. . Richelle Mead

If you're Strigoi, " the boy interrupted loudly, "then why don't you have horns? My friend Jeffrey said Strigoi have horns." Dimitri's eyes fell not on the boy but on me for a moment. Again, that spark of knowing shot between us. Then, face smooth and serious, Dimitri turned to the boy and answered, "Strigoi don't have horns. And even if they did, it wouldn't matter because I'm not a Strigoi. Richelle Mead

He wasn’t a hero. He wasn’t the man who stepped forward and saved the innocent. He was lost himself. Shadows had invaded a long time ago and stolen his life. But he would give anything he had left to be the man who found a way to save Judith Christine Feehan

You can't kill me. Even if you could, you can't bring yourself to do it. You'll hesitate. Again. Richelle Mead

I wanted to bring Lissa back, and I wanted to return to Adrian's arms again, return to his lips and all this life..." Hathaway! Good God, do I have to hose you down? Richelle Mead