Italian men are raised from birth to flatter females.

I would have normally tried to ignore the display of tanned arms and glimpse of toned midriff this flailing about revealed, but, hey, I have hormones like the next girl. Some things in life are worth seeing.

The peaks sat in judgement over the town, reminding us humans just how insignificant and temporary we were.

If Zed had not had witnesses he would have given her the shock of her life by kissing that furious look off her face.

She was like a butterfly whose wings would crumple if he touched her.

Ah, you are one of those intellectual girls who like to be admired for their brains rather than their beauty?

What’s nefarious?’ ‘I don’t know, but my grandma accuses me of having them when she thinks I done something bad and it sounds good.

Soulfinders can’t be bad for each other – they are each other. We aren’t complete apart.

I really, really like you, Sky. But if I don’t stop now, your dad will kill me and that will be the end of a beautiful friendship.

Victor patted my hand. ‘I like you, Sky. You’re a fighter.’ ‘I am, aren’t I? Hear that, Zed? No more bambi comparisons. I’m a Rottweiler -with a temper.’ ‘A very small Rottweiler,’ said Zed, still not convinced.