"The trick was to avoid being killed - or munched on. She was posing as free food, human and helpless, but letting a vampire feed on her was further than she was willing to go." Chapter 1

"Already she thought about the pair with some affection - they were Christopher and Nissa, not two leeches she might one day have to kill." Chapter 4

"They kill by nature, and eventually that nature will destroy whatever shreds of humanity they may have left. If at that time they are still your 'friends,' it will simply mean you are handy for a snack." Chapter 6

"Nevertheless, she was here, talking with two vampires, two friends who just happened to be bloodsucking fiends." Chapter 8

"Caryn led her downstairs where the SingleEarth party was bustling with activity. Humans mingled with vampires and witches, laughing and joking together as if they were all the same...