You’ve only had a small glimpse of how insufferable and annoying I can be. As the older brother, it’s my birthright.

A full-out rebellion would take a major amount of luck and coordination. The Tech Nos and Domotor looked at me, waiting. No one else would be able to organize both sides. I drew in a deep breath. We had the technology, the intelligence and the people—put enough sheep together and you have a herd, a force to be reckoned with. We needed a leader.

They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty.

Valek's thoughts returned to Yelena. An icy finger of loneliness touched the emptiness inside him. She was in Sitia, where she needed to be to learn about her magical powers, but she had taken his heart with her.

Nothing like having a warrant for your execution to get a girl motivated.

You should know what happens when you play with fire, Cahill. Eventually, you'll get burned.

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