Just a rat, she repeated to herself. After all, there were rats in the palace. Human and otherwise. Could be worse.
Cinda Williams ChimaI've found it wise to enjoy any time of truce, while recognizing it for what it is. A truce.
Cinda Williams ChimaCommander! Sir! Wake up!" Jack surfaced from sleep, wondering who the commander was and wishing he'd respond so he could go back to sleep - until he remembered that he was the commander.
Cinda Williams ChimaThey were like two pieces of a failed star, drawn together by a shared history and a memory of illicit kisses.
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