Quotes About Vulnerability

I need you,? said Lissa. ?I hear that from women a lot,? said Adrian.

I'm not dangerous," I breathed. He brought his face toward mine. "You are to me." And somehow, against all reason, we were kissing.

You forget: I have an addictive personality. I'm addicted to you. Somehow I think you could do all sorts of bad things to me, and I'd still come back to you. Just keep things honest, okay? Tell me what you're feeling. If you're feeling something for Dimitri that's confusing you, tell me. We'll work it out.

Who knows more about male weakness: you or me? Use my knowledge, Sage.

How come all the harmless people were so lame? Maybe that was the definition of safe.

People think I'm unstable, but I tell you, Rose is ten times worse. Of course, that makes it harder for people to fuck with you, so I'm all for it." - Christian Ozera to Lissa Dragomir (Vampire Acdemy)

Don't worry, I won't bite. At least not in the way you're afraid of.

So many details came into focus. The shape of his lips, the line of his neck. "I'm not dangerous," I breathed. He brought his face toward mine. "You are to me." And somehow, against all reason, we were kissing. I closed my eyes, and the world around me faded.

I wanted him. I arched my back, fully aware of how vulnerable that made me and that I was giving him an invitation. He accepted it and laid me back against the table, bringing his body down on top of mine. That crushing kiss of his moved from my mouth to the nape of my neck. He pushed down the edge of my dress and the bra strap underneath, exposing my shoulder and giving his lips more skin to conquer.

But once in a while . . . I don't know. I feel so close, Rose. So close to the edge. Like if I allow myself one small misstep, I'll plunge away and never come back. It's like I'll lose myself.

If I had learned anything in my life about love, it was that they were tenous things that could end at any moment. Caution was essential-but not at the cost of risking your life

Don't worry, I won't bite. Well, at least not in the way you're afraid of." He chuckled at his own joke. - Christian Ozera.

You have to protect her. The more she uses it, the worse it'll get. Stop her, Rose. Stop her before they notice, before they notice and take her away too. Get her out of here." [...] "Don't let her use the power!. . .Save her. Save her from herself!

My mind... It's who I am. I think I'd rather suffer any other injury in the world than have my mind tampered with.

You fixed yourself. You didn't need me." "No, Sydney." My voice was ragged. "I do need you. You have no idea how much I need you.

His fingertips slid down from my face, lightly stroking the line of my neck, down toward my shoulder. Everywhere he touched, a trail of goose bumps appeared. How did he keep doing this to me? Marcus—who made every girl in the world swoon—had zero effect on me. But one whisper of a touch from Adrian completely undid me.

I couldn't recall the last time I'd seen that much of him on display. It was wonderful and frightening on the same time. I then said the stupidest thing possible. "You're not scared of anything." "I'm scared of a lot of things. I was scared for you" He released me, and I stepped back. There was still passion and worry written all over him. "I'm not perfect, I'm not invulnerable.

Adrian looked away from me and down to where my hand covered his. I blushed and pulled away. "Sorry" I'd probably freaked him out

We will undo whatever that Moroi boy has done to you." "You sure about that, Dad? Because he's done everything to me.

I don't know, Sage. You threw yourself in the line of pepper spray for me. You must like me just a little bit." "I— I figured it'd be a shame to ruin your pretty face," I stammered.

Despite his cynical exterior, he had a good heart-and Lissa owned most of it.

If someone like you showed up to abduct me, I'd let you.

And I'd rather you have a worthy partner who's a human than a Moroi who can't help you share your burdens.

Only what?" I asked. I could barely hear my own voice. He turned his gaze back to me, firm and unflinching. "Only… more human." And that was it. All the anger and sorrow vanished. There was nothing in me. Nothing at all. I was empty. "Get out," I said.