The to Cathal was battered and only one wagon wide, with swells of hard earth where mud had frozen during cold ad rainy seasons. Enna tripped often, and cursed each time she tripped, until Dasha said, "Enna, you might watch your language." Enna grimaced. "I was. You should hear my thoughts.
Shannon HaleYou can be who you will,โ he repeated. His voice softened. โAnd if you will have me, I will be the one beside you.
Shannon HaleI let my head fall back, and I gazed into the Eternal Blue Sky. It was morning. Some of the sky was yellow, some the softest blue. One small cloud scuttled along. Strange how everything below can be such death and chaos and pain while above the sky is peace, sweet blue gentleness. I heard a shaman say once, the Ancestors want our souls to be like the blue sky.
Shannon HaleMy ma says a rock lasts forever, but people donโt, and thatโs what makes them more precious.
Shannon HaleWill you accompany me in this dance?โ he said, bowing and holding out his hand. โNo, thank you.โ Miri smiled. The prince frowned and looked and the chief delegate as if for assistance. Miri laughed self consciously. โI, uh, I was teasing.
Shannon HaleHow could you miss it? Just the sound of her voice makes my chest feel tight, my face gets hot and my mouth goes dry whenever she's near. It's getting so bad, all I have to do is see her and I'm already thinking, 'What does she want? What can I do for her?' She's got some power over me, there's no question, and what else could it be? ~Razo
Shannon Hale