Am I ready for the next storm?' 'You are the next storm.
I started my reading assignments as soon as I reached my rooms. The afternoon flew by, and only the incessant growling of my stomach made me stop to find some food.
I didn’t know whether to feel smart for figuring out Kiki’s advice, or feel like a simpleton for having a horse tell me the right thing to do
Yelena, wake up. Leif shook my shoulder.I peered at him through heavy eyes. He placed the lantern on the table.You’re the one who set the schedule. Come on. He pulled the blanket off me. Most commande...
The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to avoid making difficult decisions. There was always a choice.
Sleep? What's that? A new type of casserole?
Riley - Don’t worry, there are many safeguards in place. Unless you want me to have Logan explain— Trella - No! I trust you.He clutched his hands to his chest. She… Gasp… Trusts me! Call for medical a...
No, love. You're the only one who has caused me to do the oddest things. You have truly poisoned me.
Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart.
Let's go. We're supposed to rendezvous with the Captain at the lake. Oh, and try to keep the noise down. You sound like a panicked moose crashing through the woods, the smarter man chided.Oh yeah. Lik...
I’ll have you know that the most delicate flowers often produce the strongest scent when crushed.
Is it considered improper if Valek and I...? You know.''Yelena,' Leif said with mock indignation. 'Don't tell me you and Valek--''Just answer the question.
I'd like you to make a commitment to me as well. Will you be my mate?
I understood that Valek’s loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in my soul that Valek would take his own life after he had taken mine.
I signaled when Owen’s wife was linked to him, who was linked to Yelena. Valek paused, marveling at the intricacies of magical communication. Ixia really needed to find a way to keep up.
I hate a mystery. I would have let the identity of the Commander’s successor remain a secret, as I have for fifteen years, but tonight’s opportunity was too tempting. With eight drunken Generals sleep...
Did you live here? Leif asked. I nodded. For two years.Where did you stay? I had a room in Valek's suite. Leif shot me an incredulous look. Boy, you worked fast.
But that was the problem with grief. No one ever asked for it. It arrived with its bags already packed for an extended stay. It settled into your best guest room and demanded to be waited on all day l...
I pushed his sword arm down, and stood next to Valek. Out eyes met. I understood that Valek's loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in my...
You put on such a brave front. But I know if I took another step toward you, you'd wet your pants.''With your blood.' I brandished my knife. But I couldn't keep a straight face; the boast sounded ridi...