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“It sucks that we miss people like that. You think you've accepted that someone is out of your life, that you've grieved and it's over, and then bam. One little thing, and you feel like you've lost that person all over again.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“It just seems like overkill when you already have a dagger and I have superpowerful magic at my disposal.��
“‘Superpowerful?’”He stood up, a gold chain dangling from his fingers. “Let me remind you of two words, Mercer: Bad. Dog.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Wow, Cross. I think you missed your calling. Screw demon hunting: you should clearly be writing Hallmark cards.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“She was my assignment."
"From The Eye?"
"No, from the Boy Scouts. That Witch Dating badge just kept eluding me."
"Well, you must have at least three Total Douchebag badges by now, so that has to count for something.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Dad, she's just going to freak. And probably come here and get me, and then you guys will start yelling at each other, and I'll have to act out by wearing lots of eyeliner and doing the drugs”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“So did The Eye come here looking for me?"
"Actually, we came because we heard it was free corn dog night. Imagine our disappointment.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Please don't joke and bleed at the same time.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Must be weird for you, having your mom here."
"Weird for me, weird for her, probably weird for you since you had to give up your swinging bachelor pad."
"Mrs. Casnoff let me install my heart-shaped Jacuzzi in my new dorm room."
"Cal," I said with mock astonishment, "did you just make a joke?"
"Maybe.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“This thing with us is the only real thing I've had in a long time. You're the only real thing." He raised our hands and kissed my knuckles. "And I'm done pretending I don't want you.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“How is it that you can go from decent human being to complete jackass in zero-point-two seconds? Did they teach you that in The Eye?"
He stopped, and his eyes glided over my lips.
"Actually, I'm just trying to see if I can make you mad enough to kiss me again.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“...And of course, your dad was always talking about you, so between him and Jenna, I feel like I already know you.��
Man, first Cal, then Lara and the other Council members, now Vix. Did Dad have a blog about me or something? “My Daughter Sophie and Why You Should All Follow Her and/or Marry Her.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I was about to try Skill Fifteen, which involved both breaking his nose and potentially ending his chances of ever having kids, when my captor bent down and whispered in my ear, "Don't even think about it, Mercer.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I wish we could go to the movies."
I stared at him. "We're in a creepy dungeon. There's a chance I might die in the next few hours. You are going to die in the next few hours. And if you had one wish, it would be to catch a movie?”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I didn't actually think you were hanging out at Hex Hall because of your burning love for me. But that's what I'm telling all the girls back at school," I said, stabbing a forkful of eggs. "I'm thinking 'heartbreaker' might be a nice addition to my 'avenging witch' reputation.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“He ran his thumb over my lower lip, sending a flurry of sparks through me. "Good-bye, Sophie." -Cal”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Oh, come on, Sophie. Don't you get it? He's L'Occhio di Dio's ultimate weapon. They used him as a spy at Hecate for years, so what makes you think that's stopped now? This is probably just his new assignment, getting close to you so he can use you for information about the Council."
"Actually, I was just going to use her for her body, but that's a good idea, too.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“It occurred to me that my cheek was probably right over his tattoo. Without thinking, I lifted my face and tugged at the neckline of his T-shirt. This time, the stark black-and-gold mark wasn't hidden. No need for that spell anymore, I guess. Still, I covered it with my palm. Archer's hands clutched reflexively on my waist. Our eyes met. "It doesn't burn this time," I whispered.

His breathing was ragged. "Beg to differ, Mercer.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Mom always liked to say that we hardly ever know the decisions we make that change our lives, mostly because they are little ones. You took this bus instead of that one and ended up meeting your soul mate, that kind of thing. But there was no doubt in my mind that this was one of those life-changing moments.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“All the magic in the world can’t simplify affairs of the heart.�� (Sophie's dad)”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I [dad] spent hours on the phone. Do you know with whom?'
'One of those psychic hotlines?' Dad gritted his teeth. 'If only...”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Where the heck was I while you were playing Grand Theft Cellar?”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I sat up and pushed my wet hair out of eyes. Cal was standing a few feet away. I glared at him. "Awesome job with the saving.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Don't even think about it, Mercer.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“It's so obnoxious when you're right about stuff.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“... everything suddenly got twistier and more complicated than Mrs. Casnoff's hairdo.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Great. We can pick out our colors."

"What?"

"For the wedding. I'm thinking melon and mint. Supposed to be really hot next spring."

Cal laughed out loud, the first time I'd ever heard him do that. "It's a plan. See ya, Sophie.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Hey,”he said, taking in my disheveled appearance. “Why are you up so early?��
“Oh, I was just, you know, exercising.”I jogged in place for a second before realizing that I probably looked like a mental patient.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I hadn’t thought about that.”He pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. “Curiouser and curiouser.��
Startled, I glanced at him. “I say that sometimes.��
Even with his face tight with worry, Dad managed to look a little amused. “It’s from Alice in Wonderland. Appropriate, don’t you think?”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I don't drink."
"Oh My God, a straight-edged demon! I freaking love it!”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Then, like I wasn't thrown enough, Cal leaned down and picked up a potted African violet on the low table next to the sofa and brought it over to me. For a second, I wondered if this was his socially awkward way of trying to give me flowers.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I sat up so fast I practically broke the sound barrier, but it was Cal standing in my doorway, not Archer. I heaved a huge sigh, one of relief, and not even a little bit of disappointment.

Of course, once I'd wrapped my mind around the fact that it was Cal and not Archer standing in my bedroom, it dawned on me that Cal was standing in my bedroom.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I'm not sure how I feel about you 'handling my life energy,' Cal."

He grinned, and I was taken aback by how different it made him look. Cal spent so much time being stoic and solemn that it was easy to forget he even had teeth. "I'll buy you dinner first next time, I promise."

Okay, the grin was one thing, but that had definitely been flirting.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“I left out the part about Cal I being betrothed. Jenna was already practically wearing a Team Cal T-shirt. I didn't want to give her any more ammunition.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“You'll be fine," he said. "And if you're not up in a few minutes, I'll save you.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Oh my God, you so should have fainted, and then Cal could have caught you and, like, carried you up the staircase.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Dad rubbed his forehead. "No Sophie, its alright. That's what I hoped you would do."
"You hoped I'd commit mirrorcide?”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“Cal shrugged. "That's one word for it. I'm not all that thrilled with it either."

I pushed the covers off and got out of bed, making sure my nightshirt didn't ride up. "Cal, I already have to deal with an angry dad today. Please don't pull some macho "bethrothed" thing on top of it, okay?"

He caught my wrirst. "I'm not. And it's not you I'm pissed at. It's them. They shouldn't have taken you there."

His hand was warm on my skin.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

“But then you heard Sophie was coming to Hecate, and you decided to stay," Lara finished, and her lips twisted in the triumphant smile I'd seen on Mrs. Casnoff's face dozens of times. I stood there, frozen in place, as she turned back to me and said, "Mr. Callahan gave up a chance to travel the world with the Council so that he could be little more than a janitor on Graymalkin Island. For you.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass