It is how it has always been. We will accept the legacy of our ancestors,' Asha says, smiling, and in her smile I do not see warmth or wisdom; I see fear. You're afraid of losing your hold on them,' I say coolly. I? I have no power.' Don't you? If you keep them from the magic, they will never know what their lives could be.' They will remain protected,' Asha insists. No,' I say. 'Only untested' -page 569

I refuse to let the past find me here.

I don't think you should die until you're ready. Until you've wrung out every last bit of living you can.

They have money and position and Ann has none.It's amazing how often you can be right as long as you have those two things working in your favor.

The night's chilly breath tickles up my neck and finds my ear, whispering secrets only the wind knows.

If there was one truth Evie had learned in her short life, it was that forgiveness was easier to seek than permission. She didn’t plan to ask for either one.

The face staring back at me isn't beautiful but she isn't something that would scare the horses, either.