No. I took this job in self-defense. Quain burns everything. Belen thinks jerky is all we need to survive. Flea's idea of a good meal is something that hasn't been in a garbage can first. And Kerrick poisoned us-' 'Not on purpose,' Kerrick said. 'The meat looked done.
Maria V. SnyderAnything else you want to tell me?โ I asked Valek as we stopped a few feet short of the castleโs south entrance. โDid Ari and Janco set me up for Nixโs attack? Do you have another test of loyalty for me up your sleeve? Maybe the next time, Iโll actually fail. A prospect that seems appealing!โ I pushed away Valekโs supporting arm. โWhen you warned me that you would test me from time to time, I thought you meant spiking my food. But it seems there is more than one way to poison a personโs heart, and it doesnโt even require a meal.
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.
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