From one king to another, know that I'm giving you the middle finger right now." And he was, with a smile.

Nothing bubbled up from the depths. For once, the present was so alive and captivating that the past was not even an echo or a shadow-she was, in this moment, wiped clean.

[...]you know what they say about messengers, right"? Excuse me?" Too much bad news will get you shot."[...]

It had been so good to see his enemy again. Positively heartwarming. Hallmark really needed to start up a line of revenge cards, the kind that let you reach out to those you were going to come after with a vengeance. - Lash

I would hold you up. I will ever hold you up and hold you dear, lover mine.

There was both love and despair in his voice. He was truly handicapped when it came to emotions, and falling in love hadn't changed that.

Next time you think of me like that , say my name when you come. It'll get you off even better.