You were a mistake, you know, Flood told Frost as they plodded up the hill. Mother didn’t want you. Frost shook his head. We’re twins, you idiot.
You came all this way for a whore? Albert asked, and Royce shot him a harsh look.Don’t call her that if you want to live a long and happy life, Hadrian said as they dismounted.But this is a whorehouse...
You broke into Drumindor? Wyatt looked impressed. I thought that was impossible. Just about, Royce answered, and we didn't get paid enough for the trouble it gave me. Hadrian snorted, You? I was the o...
When you leave, Gwen said, take Mouse. Give Ryn’s horse to Myron.What does Myron need with a horse? he asked. Gwen just smiled, and Royce knew better than to question further. Okay, but I’m warning yo...
When you expect nothing from the world—not the light of the sun, the wet of water, nor the air to breathe—everything is a wonder and every moment a gift.
When something sounds like a giant vomiting up a dwarf, you should not expect sunshine and daisies.
When I was stuck in Colnora during the siege, your old friends helped get me out.The Diamond?Hadrian nodded. Price arranged for me to slip away one night in exchange for delivering the letter. He pref...
What was that all about? Royce asked. Hadrian shrugged, but Royce looked unconvinced. You were here for what—five years? Anything happen? Anything you want to share?Sure, he replied with a sarcastic g...
We have but the roads that lie before our feet, and all too often our choices are limited to walking or standing still. And standing still gets us nowhere.
Wait a minute, Hadrian said. Was it a beat-up brown leather notebook?About this big? He gestured with his hands.Yes, the Patriarch said.Arista looked back and forth between them. How do you know that?...
This book is entirely dedicated to my wife, Robin Sullivan.Some have asked how it is I write such strong women without resorting to putting swords in their hands. It is because of her.She is Arista.Sh...
They’ll probably gang up on you this time. Lovely! Any advice? Pray. Which god? All of them.
There, Hadrian said. Problem solved, and you aren’t wanted for murder. Isn’t that nice?It’s only nice not being wanted for murder if you’ve actually killed someone. Otherwise, what’s the point? Beside...
There you are! he shouted at them. Father has half the castle turnedout looking for you.Us? Hadrian asked.Yes. Fanen nodded. He wants to see the two thieves in his chambersright away.You didn’t steal...
There wasn't any point in worrying about tomorrow. No one knew what it held - maybe nothing at all.
There are no honorable causes. There is no good or evil. Evil is only what we call those who oppose us.
The world had been sanitized like Disney had done to Times Square. They had gotten rid of God, family, and country along with the graffiti.
The two slept most of the next day, waking only when a boy delivered what he thought might be breakfast, or perhaps lunch, but turned out to be the evening meal. The steaming bowls of vegetable stew a...
The guards at the gate nodded and smiled at them.I hate that, Royce muttered as they passed.What?They didn’t even think to stop us, and they actually smiled. They know us by sight now—by sight. Alric...
The day had warmed, but the rain continued, which Gwen saw as a benefit. Just like with Ethan, the downpour would keep people indoors. Until she was able to get the place sealed up, she felt they were...