After almost two hours of creeping around the forest, one of the jacks discovered Belen. He had fallen asleep, and the young man had literally tripped over him. So much for his reputation.
[Riley] slapped his hands to his face and then dropped them as if in surrender. 'I always say the wrong thing around you. Look, can we start over?'Over?Yes. Over. Wipe the board clean.'But I would hav...
You know me, love.''I know. You crave a challenge and you're cocky.
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. Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine.But y...
When we reached the door, Belen stepped in the way. 'If any harm—''Comes to her, you’ll rip out my arms. Got it,' Kerrick said.'I’m serious,' Belen said.'I know. Do you really think I’d put her in dan...
When I failed to move, Valek pushed me off the mat and curled in my place under the covers. Ahh. Still warm.You’re evil, I said, but he feigned sleep.
What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?You have have my attention. But give me what I want and you can have everything.
We are searching for the same thing, Stripey said.How do you know? Janco asked.I read his mind. The Sitian pointed to Ari. Yours was too…chaotic. Too many useless thoughts to wade through.A compliment...
Unfortunately, diplomacy was a dance I needed to learn.
Till death. I do swear, love. Valek whispered in my ear.Beyond death. My vow to you, I said. He drew back to meet my gaze. So we shall be. Forever united.We shall be, I agreed.
Sarcasm? You've been hanging around with Leif too long.
Oh, you made an impression. Like a stone caught in my boot.
No one is going to mess with my son or daughter.She laughed. You can't assassinate bullies or boys who kiss your daughter.Pity.
My cheek stung and throbbed. I remained on the floor of the cave. Belen stood between me and Kerrick. ...temper in check. She's a sweet girl, Belen said. She's a healer, Belen. And no longer a girl. H...
Living is a risk...Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you're taking that risk and to not get out of bed...
Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself.
If you don’t come back to the Keep, then I’ll be right. And every time you see me, I’ll be insufferably smug.And how’s that different from now? He laughed and I could see the young carefree boy he had...
I'm glad you're here. We've had some...interesting developments. Leif groaned. That's Yelena-speak for life-threatening danger.
I want you to have this. He extended his hand. On his palm sat the beautiful butterfly he had carved. Silver spots on the wings glinted in the sunlight, and a silver chain hung from a small hole drill...
I stared at Irys. My Story Weaver had to be laughing his blue ass off right now. My future appeared to be a long twisted road fraught with knots, tangles and traps. Just the way I liked it.