Very slowly Royce pushed the door inward, peering through the gap. He looked left and right, then closed it once more and replaced the bolts. What is it? Hadrian asked. He's right, Royce said dismally...
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 fight like a street thug, Mauvin commented.Because that’s what he is, Royce assured them as he approached from the direction of the keep, a big, dumb street thug. I once saw an old woman batter hi...
He gave him a second, then in a bright tone said, How is it we never had king and emperor on our list of potential careers? When you think about it, it beats the heck out of winemakers, actors, and fi...
How you been, Bernie? Royce greeted him. Going for a walk?Actually, I was about to find a place to relieve myself.Good, I’ll go with you.Go with me? he asked nervously.I’ve been known to help people r...
Suri had a wolf named Minna. They were the best of friends and roamed the forest together. She had tattoos, was always filthy, afraid of nothing, and could do magic. From the first time I met her, I w...
Troublemakers in times of peace become heroes in times of trouble.
Thank you for checking on me. You even wore your sword.Alric looked down. I didn’t know what beast or scoundrel might be attacking the princess. I had to come prepared to do battle.Can you even draw t...
You’re too arrogant for your own good, Galien accused him defensively. The man is an imperial wizard. What he is capable of is beyond your comprehension. For all we know, he may have been visiting her...
If given a choice between a potentially great hardship and doing nothing, people gravitated toward what was most familiar and comfortable. That was why leadership was needed. To do what was necessary...
If gravity failed, the speed of light was broken, and death and taxes disappeared there would still be Peggy, telling him to be home on time because it was Tuesday and they were having salmon for dinn...
It’s an heirloom, isn’t it?... I got it from my father.The tutor ran his hand along the sheathed blade. This is a remarkable weapon—a knight’s sword—tarnished with time and travel. You don’t use it as...
Unlike all other living things, people were never content to just live in a place, to be part of it; they always wanted to change things, to make places conform. Maybe that was why the gods and spirit...
It’s only nice not being wanted for murder if you’ve actually killed someone. Otherwise, what’s the point? Besides, what makes you think I’m not wanted for murder?
Oh, it's nothing to be ashamed of. Slaying a villain in the service of your king is the stuff of legends and what heroes are made of. [Fanen told Myron]It didn't feel very heroic. It made me sick. I d...
You alive? Hadrian asked. If I were dead, I don’t think there’d be geese. Royce tilted his head up to catch the arrow of birds heading south. But maybe they’re evil geese. Evil geese? We have no idea...
Roan prepared herself, held her breath, and turned her head. It wasn’t Iver. In the glow of the green light, she saw Persephone, Moya, and Arion sitting near the center of the stone chamber. Everythin...
Royce made to protest, but Hadrian held up his hand. Relax. I’ll deal with Count Nightshirt.Viscount.What’s the difference?A whole lot of money.
Royce stared at him a second. What? You heard me-you hear every stupid thing anyone ever says. That’s the most annoying thing about you. Well, not the most -it’s actually really hard to order them. Th...
Royce wanted to stab him,
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