You can't force love, I realized. It's there or it isn't. If it's not there, you've got to be able to admit it. If it is there, you've got to do whatever it takes to protect the ones you love.
LoveRichelle Mead in Vampire Academy - FrostbiteI wouldn't throw myself in front of the princess, I would throw myself in front of you!
Richelle Mead in Vampire AcademyLove and loyalty runs deeper than blood.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy"Do you think I'm pretty?"
"I think you're beautiful."
"Beautiful?"
"You are so beautiful, it hurts sometimes."
Only a true best friend can protect you from your immortal enemies.
Richelle Mead in Vampire AcademyI never said the tribe wouldn't need you! The strength to stand alone is the strength to make a stand. To serve a purpose greater than yourself.
Horizon - Zero Dawn, by Vampire AcademyI'd said it before and meant it: Alive or undead, the love of my life was a badass.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy - Blood PromiseThe only thing better than imagining Dimitri carrying me in his arms was imagining him shirtless while carrying me in his arms.
Richelle Mead in Vampire AcademyHe has no right to threaten my boyfriends. I'm eighteen. An adult. I don't need his help. I can threaten my boyfriends myself.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy - Spirit Bound"You've asked me out tons of times."
"Not really. I've made inappropriate suggestions and frequently pushed for nudity. But I've never asked you out on a real date."
"Not into older guys, huh?" asked Adrian once we were alone.
"You're imagining things," I said. "Clearly, my stunning beauty has clouded your mind."
If your eyes weren't open, you wouldn't know the difference between dreaming and waking.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy - Blood PromiseDon't worry, little dhampir. You might be surrounded by clouds, but you'll always be like sunshine to me.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy - Shadow KissJuliet had it easy; she never had to kill Romeo.
Richelle Mead in Vampire AcademyYou will lose what you value most, so treasure it while you can.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy - Shadow KissPeople who are crazy rarely question whether they're crazy.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy - Shadow KissIt is one thing to hunt a beast. Another to hunt a machine. You must learn to respect their power.
Horizon - Zero Dawn, by Vampire AcademyI'm really not good with impulse control.
Richelle Mead in Vampire AcademyThere's nothing worse than waiting and not knowing what'll happen to you. Your own imagination can be crueler than any captor.
Richelle Mead in Vampire Academy - Frostbite"Ah, my daughter," he said. ʺEighteen, and already youʹve been accused of murder, aided felons, and acquired a death count higher than most guardians will ever see.ʺ He paused. ʺI couldnʹt be prouder."
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