The hallway led me to the stairway of a million steps. My leg screamed in protest. I sighed and started climbing. I just had to keep from limping. Limping showed weakness, and I didnโt need any enterprising, career-motivated shapeshifters trying to challenge me for dominance right about now. I had once mentioned my desire for an elevator, and His Majesty asked me if I would like a flock of doves to carry me up to my quarters so my feet wouldnโt have to touch the ground. We were sparring at the time and I kicked him in the kidney in retaliation.
Ilona AndrewsLetโs talk.โ I pinned Red to his chair with my stare. I did deranged quite well, when the occasion required.
Ilona AndrewsWhy could nothing with Kate be simple? Why couldnโt Jim ever just come by to tell me that he had bowled a perfect game or benched a personal best. Maybe finally asked that weird tiger girl out.
Ilona AndrewsIsnโt that why you have that gun mounted on the front? Or is it for other reasons, because I wouldโve thought that a man with your powers would be past the urge to compensate.โ Barabas grinned. โI had forgotten that talking to you is like trying to pet a cactus,โ Saiman said dryly. โThank you for reminding me.โ โAlways happy to oblige.
Ilona Andrews