I want you to have this.โ He extended his hand. On his palm sat the beautiful butterfly he had carved. Silver spots on the wings glinted in the sunlight, and a silver chain hung from a small hole drilled into its body. Valek looped the necklace around my neck. โWhen I carved this statue, I was thinking about you. Delicate in appearance, but with a strength unnoticed at first glance.โ His eyes met mine.
Maria V. SnyderIโll have you know that the most delicate flowers often produce the strongest scent when crushed.
Maria V. SnyderI feel an extremely annoyed thunderstorm nearby," Kade warned. "Actually, I'm the one annoyed. The thunderstorm could go either way." - Storm Glass
Maria V. SnyderI am Trella the victorious leader of the Force of Sheep rebellion. Yes the name sounds ridiculous, and I still can't believe we named a major life changing event after livestockโor actually a stuffed animalโbut it made sense at the time.
Maria V. SnyderThe others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. "You ever notice how couples start to look alike?" he asked. In a deadpan, Valek replied, "Yes. In fact I was just thinking how much you and Topaz resemble each other. It's uncanny.
Maria V. Snyder