Ursan flourished the knife, threatening me. "Talk, or I'll start cutting off body parts." "Yours? Or mine?" I kept my voice steady despite my insides twisting into goo. "It's an important distinction.
Maria V. SnyderExactly. You can shoulder all the blame and become a martyr. Provided anyone knows what or who you're martyring for. Or you can accept that some things are important enough to fight for and realize there will be sacrifices along the way.
Maria V. SnyderYelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine. "But youโve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.โ โThat sounds more like a poison than a person,โ was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me. โExactly,โ Valek replied. โYou have poisoned me.
Maria V. SnyderShe's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first.
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