“The truth is scary. We all think we want it, but once it’s given, it’s harder to swallow than we originally thought. But sometimes, when the pain is too much, we have to be honest with ourselves. Why are we unhappy? Why are we scared? Is it internal, or external? Then when we find the answer, we need to accept it (see chapter 1), and make the necessary changes to fix it.”

“There’s only so many times you can fight before the only person you fight for is yourself.”

“I never tolerate disrespect or betrayal”

“Then I guess we have a problem…because this man, Luhan Kane, is under arrest by decree of the Elders’ Circle. My authority outweighs yours.”

“Why do the birds return?” “What d’you mean?” Brandon looked lost all of a sudden. “I mean, they could go anywhere. They’re free…so why do they return to this place?” Brandon grinned. “Cause home’s home no matter how bleak.”

“What do you want? What do you want?...To see the world burn, and a new one be born from the ashes…”

“Letti wasn’t born to pass through the world. She had been born to sit atop of it.”

“A fortress doesn’t fall unless its towers are weakened.”

“Don’t you just love meeting new people in new places? It means I can be whoever I want to be. And guess what, sweet’eart? Today…I choose to be your worst nightmare.”

“You are a blue rose, Letti. It’s almost impossible that you exist amongst the other roses but you do. You bring wonder to those who are lucky enough to find you.”

“Believe in gold and thou shalt never settle for silver.”