Trella! You’re here,” he said with glee. “Even though I’m not as smart as you, I do know where I am.

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

It’s your fault. I was defending you!” I blurted. He paused. “In protecting my honor, you exposed months of work. I should be flattered?

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

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.

Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I need you to be my mate.

His words sliced through my heart, cutting it into little pathetic pieces.