It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine.

I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self.

He grunted. 'You have the courage of a warrior.' I watched him turn away and gather the clothes from the ground. He thought me courageous? But I was terrified - always terrified. 'No,' I said flatly. 'I don't." He paused from stuffing the invaluable robe between two bales. 'Are you frightened now?' I nodded, shame flushing my skin. 'Is it going to stop you?' 'No.' 'That is the courage of a warrior.

You have forced your way into my Hua, Eona. Change me. First, by your power- then, just by who you are.

It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine.

There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.

Men were always quick to believe in the madness of women.