You’re too beautiful for your own good. Once you leave, we’ll have to send some of the guards with you. You’ll never survive on your own, poor thing.
Is this a good time to pat your shoulder?
No, I’m not choosing him or you. I’m choosing me.
And Carolina will be cheering on the beautiful daughter of Magda and Shalom Singer, the new Lady America Singer!
Try patting them on the back or shoulder and telling them everything is going to be fine. Lots of times when girls cry, they don’t want you to fix the problem, they just want to be consoled.
If you don’t want me to be in love with you, you’re going to have to stop looking so lovely. First thing tomorrow I’m having your maids sew some potato sacks together for you.
If this were a simpler matter, I’d have eliminated everyone else by now.
The picture of me just after I’d found out Aspen was saving up to marry me. I looked radiant, hopeful, beautiful. I looked like I was in love. And some idiot thought that love was for Prince Maxon.
The Selection was no longer something that was simply happening to me, but something I was actively a part of. I was an Elite.
She must have been debating staying in the line or forcing me to run home and change.
My shoes I got to pick. I chose worn-out red flats. I figured I should make it clear from the start that I wasn’t princess material.
I thought about the cameras following me in the terminal and pictured my family watching my entrance on TV. I hoped they’d be proud.
I had to stop myself from laughing. Who needs help taking a pill?
I’d spare your tears for the rest of your life if I could.
Ah yes, the man or the crown. I’m afraid some can’t tell the difference.
It’s just the way it is. The sky is blue, the sun is bright, and Aspen endlessly loves America. It’s how the world was designed to be.
Any girl who would risk her life for someone she loves certainly deserves to be called a lady.
And I know I’m about to play second fiddle to another woman, as I should. But my love for you will never change, Maxon.
Knowledge isn’t love.
You’re an idiot, Maxon Schreave. Your parents have completely sabotaged you. You could have a thousand girls set before you, and it wouldn’t matter. You’re too stupid to see love when it stands right in front of you.