Go on, son, you're not doing me any good by bleeding.

How I keep trying to force our story into a fairy tale, but from the beginning, it's been more like a nursery rhyme." "Bizarre and adorable?" "Just like you." "With rings in your pockets and bells on your toes" "Ooh, I should really invest in some toes bells.

And new, too. Remade. Ready to move again. Listening was the start, she decided. Doing was the next step.

Tegus, I'm leaving this book behind for you, so you will know the why of it all, and maybe you'll forgive me, or maybe you'll think me false and reprehensible. You'd be justified. I couldn't stand the thought of your reading all my words unless I knew for certain that I'd never have to face you again, so please don't look for me. If you read the book in its entirety, you'll know for truth who is Lady Saren. And I guess you'll also know that I'm a silly girl who writes down every word you said to me.

What should I say? That I like him so much it hurts?

Some people are born with the first word of a language resting on their tongue though it may take some time before they can taste it.

You are my butterfly and refuse to set you free.