They were like two pieces of a failed star, drawn together by a shared history and a memory of illicit kisses.

If he even survives." She shivered, and Amon put his arm around her, drawing her into his steady warmth. "It's that bad?" Raisa nodded. "He looked...he looked awful, Amon. Willo doesn't know if he'll...She's worried about him. My mother died, and I never got to tell her that I loved her, that I finally understood - just a little anyway. If Han dies too, I don't know what I'll do.

Crow walked toward her, arms outstretched like a man in a dream, which he was, in a way. Sometimes a dream is enough.

The time will come when you will be forced to make a choice,” Hanalea said. “When that time comes, choose love.

The only way to get what you want is to make them more afraid of you than they are of each other.

Will you give the girl to me?" she said. "Will you let me try?" He nodded, dizzy with relief. "Please, Willo. Please. Save her. It doesn't matter...what happens to me.

Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.