If she were (looking into my eyes), she’d have seen how absolutely floored I was the first time I finally, truly saw her. The clouds moved at just the right moment, fully lighting her face by the moon. She was dazzlingly beautiful. Underneath thick lashes were eyes blue as ice, something cool to balance out the flames in her hair. I felt a strange flutter in my chest, like the glow of a fireplace or the warmth of the afternoon. It stayed there for a moment, playing with my pulse.

Ah yes, the man or the crown. I'm afraid some can't tell the difference.

No wonder I’d never had any friends. I was shockingly bad at it.

America Singer, one day you will fall asleep in my arms every night. And you'll wake up to my kisses every morning.

Accepting help is its own kind of strength.

He must love you very much,' Gavril said once I had my footing. I couldn't look at him. 'What makes you say that?' Gavril sighed. 'I've known Maxon since he was a child. He's never stood up to his father like that.

It’s okay, Kriss. Have some pie,” Natalie offered.