“ I balled my hands into tight fists to keep them from wrapping around Mr. I-Know-Everything's superior neck. Maria V. Snyder
“ What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything. Maria V. Snyder
“ In keeping with his cryptic nature, all your Story Weaver said was 'The horses know where to go.' It's certainly not a military strategy I would use, but I've learned that the south uses its own strat… Maria V. Snyder
“ Can you be an assassin without killing anyone?Onora shot her an odd look. I ... don't know. I don't think so.Is there a name for people who have those skills? Mara asked.Yes. Dangerous, I said.Mara ru… Maria V. Snyder
“ I shook my head at Janco. I’ve got the situation under control. Go back to the Keep, I’ll meet you there.Janco stared at me in astonished silence. Ari, though, trusted me. Come on, she doesn’t need ou… Maria V. Snyder
“ Your mother sounds like a formidable woman, Valek said into the silence.You have no idea, Leif replied with a sigh.Well, if she's anything like Yelena, my deepest sympathies, Valek teased.Hey!Leif lau… Maria V. Snyder
“ Ghost? I asked.Moon Man pointed to Valek. Kiki’s name for him. It makes sense, he said, seeing the look of confusion on my face. To magical beings, we see the world through our magic. We see him with… Maria V. Snyder
“ Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his heart beat. Strong and steady. No indication that he had been sneaking around. Maria V. Snyder
“ Well, Valek, any new promotions? the Commander askedNo. But Maren shows promise. Unfortunately she doesn’t want to be in my corps or even be my second.She just wants to beat me. Valek grinned, delight… Maria V. Snyder
“ 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...but you slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my… Maria V. Snyder
“ Another relative? Valek asked.A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife'sthird cousin.--Valek and Moon Man Maria V. Snyder
