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“A relieved grin filled up Thorne’s face. “We’re having another moment, aren’t we?��

“If by a moment, you mean me not wanting to strangle you for the first time since we met, then I guess we are.”
― Marissa Meyer, Scarlet

“Wolf, are you asking me to be ... your alpha female?"
He hesitated.
Scarlet couldn't help it - she burst into laughter. "Oh - I'm sorry. That was mean. I know I shouldn't tease you about this."
Still grinning, she made to retract her hand, but he was suddenly gripping it, refusing to relinquish the touch. "You just look so scared, like I'm going to disappear any minute. We're stuck on a spaceship, Wolf. I'm not going anywhere."
His lips twitched, his nervousness beginning to ease away, though his hand stayed tense over hers.
"Alpha female," he murmured. "I sort of like that."
Beaming, Scarlet gave a mild shrug. "It could grow on me.”
― Marissa Meyer, Scarlet

“She sighed, annoyed at her restlessness. “So,�� she said, disrupting Wolf in another backward glance.
“Who would win in a fight—you or a pack of wolves?��
He frowned at her, all seriousness. “Depends,�� he said, slowly, like he was trying to figure out her motive for asking. “How big is the pack?��
“I don’t know, what’s normal? Six?��
“I could win against six,�� he said. “Any more than that and it could be a close call.��
Scarlet smirked. “You’re not in danger of low self-esteem, at least.��
“What do you mean?��
“Nothing at all.�� She kicked a stone from their path. “How about you and �� a lion?��
“A cat? Don’t insult me.��
She laughed, the sound sharp and surprising. “How about a bear?��
“Why, do you see one out there?��
“Not yet, but I want to be prepared in case I have to rescue you.��
The smile she’d been waiting for warmed his face, a glint of white teeth flashing. “I’m not sure. I’ve never had to fight a bear before.”
― Marissa Meyer, Scarlet

“But I'm a wanted fugitive, like Cinder." Thorne continued. "They do realise I'm missing, don't they?"
"Maybe they're grateful," Cinder muttered.”
― Marissa Meyer, Scarlet

“I just think we shouldn't judge her, or anyone, without trying to understand them first. That maybe we should get the full story before jumping to conclusions. Crazy notion, I know.”
― Marissa Meyer, Scarlet

“Amusement touched the corner of his lips. "Animals love me."
"Oh, I'm sure they do," Scarlet said, beaming with fake encouragement. She shut the door before muttering, "What farm animals don't love a wolf?”
― Marissa Meyer, Scarlet