Ah, Kerry. You've found your heart. Who is she?" ... "A healer, but she's... gone.

She's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first.

I never said it would be easy. Giving up is easy.

We talked through Gillie's life from start to finish, including all her accomplishments and major life events. The woman fell asleep with a dreamy half smile still on her lips. I remained by her bedside. Cog would be amused by my efforts to comfort an upper. No. Not amused. Proud. I liked Ella. She was a good sort, much nicer than Trella, and I hoped she managed to survive the next thirty hours.

I'd better get going or Valek will be wondering where I am." "Yes, by all means go. I noticed you and Valek have become close. Tell him, for me, not to kill anybody, will you?" Sarcasm rendered Rand's voice sharp. I lost control and slammed the oven door shut. It echoed in the quiet kitchen. "At least Valek has the decency to inform me when he's poisoning me.

Sorry. An overdeveloped nurturing instinct comes with being a healer.

Positive thoughts lead to positive results.