"Ridiculous or not, though, we cannot have them in civil war.Some Moroi have acted out in protest, enough that they've caught the attention of human media. We can't allow that. We need their government stable, and that means ensuring the girl's safety. Maybe they can't trust themselves, but they can trust us" (Chapter 1, p. 12).

"I don't know if you can undo the disgrace you brought down on us by running off with them, but this is a step in the right direction. Do not mess this up. You're being tested. Follow your orders. Keep the Moroi girl out of trouble" (Chapter 2, p.33).

"I have no intention of going rogue again" (Chapter 3, p. 40).

"I hope so. If you only knew what happened" (Chapter 4, p. 67).

"It's so dry here. They keep the lawn green, but it's so strange not to feel the moisture in the air. I'm a water...