“ He gave me a message for you.” She tightened her lips as if the words soured her mouth.“What is it?”“That you are in his blood.”I looked down at the deck to hide the answering surge within my own bloo… Alison Goodman
“ There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory. Alison Goodman
“ There was a saying that the strength of a man’s steel was only known under the hammer of circumstance. If anyone had asked me a few hours ago, I would have said that nearly five years of boyhood had h… Alison Goodman
“ I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self. Alison Goodman
“ You have forced your way into my Hua, Eona. Change me. First, by your power- then, just by who you are. Alison Goodman
“ Watching my father plan and strategize for the resistance has taught me about trust.” She leaned forward. “Personal trust is very different from political trust, my lady. The first thrives on faith. T… Alison Goodman
“ Don't say anything. Just act cool," I whispered.Mavkel started to shiver."Like this?" it asked."No, I mean act calm."Mavkel stopped shivering. Alison Goodman
“ I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life. Alison Goodman
