She noticed the bandage on Mauvin’s arm. You’re wounded?More embarrassed than anything. But that’s bound to happen when you’re a Pickering fighting beside Hadrian. Doesn’t really hurt that much, hones...
They smiled too much, were quick to compliment and support, but behind the stretched lips and soft words was a judgment. No one was ever good enough—at least not until they were dead. The dead were ex...
She regretted volunteering, as getting off the ship required wading in chest-deep water. It was very cold and took her breath away. Her robe billowed around her as she struggled to find traction in th...
She was too proud to eat her share of what little food we had. She told me she had. She swore she did. But every time I complained about being so hungry it hurt, she always offered me a nut or a parti...
She’s different.Everyone is different.Then let’s say I like the ways in which she’s different. A wise man once told me no man can escape death, but it’s how we run that defines us. And if I have to ru...
Silent, still, dark, and distant. Far more manageable, less troublesome. People are small; they can be ignored. He raised his head toward the invisible horizon. The whole world is small at a height li...
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...
So much in jeopardy—so much at stake—and yet what can a leaf do to influence the wind?
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...
So you have been paying attention.I'm not as stupid as you think I am.You have no idea how stupid I think you are, and honestly, we don't have time for that conversation.Hadrian scowled.
What kind of meal would you like?Something edible would be a pleasant surprise.
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...
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...
You realize the moment you dropped that book, we stopped being partners, Royce said. Oh yeah-you’re right. Huh. I should have left you for dead after all. What’s the real reason? Just before we starte...
Spring had let go of Winter's hand and was reaching out to Summer
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.
Their business was profitable but ugly. Just another game he played in a world where heroes were legends and honor was a myth.
What is it? Hadrian asked.Fighting, he replied at last.Fighting? Who? Hadrian asked.I can’t hear the color of their uniforms. Royce smirked. Soldiers, though. I hear swords on armor.
Success, he continued, is achieved most consistently through cruelty and deception. Determination of the spirit certainly helps, but faith in Ferrol is a currency as valuable as a pair of shoes two si...
Sunlight had a way of showing the realities that shadows born of firelight hid. The
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