She was right about something else too," Dimitri said after a long pause.... "That I do still love you.

What about you, Sage? I know we don't have to worry about you violating the dress code. Did you have fun at your Alchemist spa this weekend?

So that's how you're going to fix the family problem. Little Dragomirs. Good idea.

Who is he?" "An idiot, said Adrian. "Makes me look like an upstanding member of society.

The only way to lose a kingdom is if your power drops or..well, if you're killed." "I'm sure Volusian would love to help with that." My minion walked near me, needing no horse to move swiftly. Upon hearing his name, he said, "I would perform the deed with great relish and much suffering on your part, mistress." "You can't put a price on that kind of loyalty," I told Kiyo.

All right," I managed to say, just before I crumpled to the floor. "Let's see what you've got.

Bless you, daugher of man," Carter said, his eyes luminous and almost silver now. He leaned down and kissed my forehead. I closed my eyes and caught my breath. His lips were both burning hot and icy cold.