But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.

Another relative?" Valek asked.A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife'sthird cousin."--Valek and Moon Man

It's a dirty way to fight, but I'm late for lunch."- Valek to Yelena

Trusting is hard. Knowing who to trust, even harder.

Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you...but you slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.

Valek was liquid in motion. As i watched him, one word came to mind: beautiful.

Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his heart beat. Strong and steady. No indication that he had been sneaking around.