“So then why are you here, Xaden?' 'Because I can't seem to stay away.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Don't be a dick,' I whisper. 'You haven't even seen me start to be a dick.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“There's nowhere in existence you could go that I wouldn't find you, Violence.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Liam, you know I adore you, right?' 'Well, that's nice-' 'Go away.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“I block out the pain, lock it behind a wall like I've done my entire life...” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Xaden Riorson is now in the business of keeping his mortal enemy alive.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Hopefully he'll forget about his little vendetta against you.' 'Do most men forget when a woman holds a knife to their balls?” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“She can't die, and not just because there's a chance I won't survive. She can't die because I know I can't live… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Just because he's a dick, doesn't mean you have to be.' 'But he's giving me so much material to work with.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“I may not want to appear different than every other rider on this field, but I already am.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“The pain in his eyes is the kind that never dies, the kind that rises like an unpredictable tide and floods the… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“the pain of mending is only second to the pain of the original injury. Basically another Tuesday.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“But I will not run. I wouldn't be standing here if I'd quit every time something seemed impossible to overcome. I will… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“If I asked you to stay behind, would you?' His eyes bore into mine. 'No.' 'Exactly. I try not to pick fights… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Oh gods.' 'Which one are you calling out for?' he asks against my flesh. 'Because it's just you and me in this… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“How does anyone think long-term around here?' 'Not everyone is in a quadrant where death is less of a chance and more… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Bet it would be even more awkward if I kissed you now, huh?' Yes, please. 'The next time we kiss had better… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“You have to fight, Vi,' Xaden whispers against my forehead as we move. 'You can hate me all you want when you… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Miraculous.' 'What's miraculous?' ... 'You are.' I set the empty glass on the nightstand and then turn back to her, gazing into… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“I'm going to keep you,' he promises, just like he did last night. Or was it this morning? 'You're mine, Violet.' I… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Apparently I can't trust Liam to report deadly situations or Rhiannon to train you on the mat, seeing how easily Barlowe had… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“I know. I made it my business to know everything there was to know about you the second I saw you on… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“His thumbs stroke over the soft skin under my ears, and his gaze drops before he suddenly lets go and retreats a… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“You keeping any other secrets up there?' Rhiannon eventually asks. Guilt settles in my stomach when I think of Xaden and his… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“You'll break the first time they put you in the sparring ring, and that's before the dragons sense that you're...' He shakes… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“You said not to fall for you. Did you change your mind?' 'Absolutely not.' His jaw tenses. 'Right.' I don't expect that… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“You can't keep your seat?' 'No.' It's barely a whisper, and the heat of embarrassment scorches my skin.' 'How the hell can… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Violet,' Xaden groans against my mouth. The plea in his tone floods my veins with a whole different form of power. Knowing… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Did you step in?' Dain demands. 'Did I what?' Xaden arches a dark brow and levels a look on Dain that would… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Thank you, Liam. Thank you for being my shadow. Thank you for being my friend.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Oh, Violence, you're going to have to learn to shield against Tairn or his escapades with Sgaeyl will drive you mad- or… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“What did you want to be when you grew up?' I ask, just to keep the conversation going. 'Alive.' He shrugs. Well,… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“my hair is the only thing about me that's perfectly healthy. Cutting it would feel like I'm punishing my body for finally… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“there's no satisfaction in watching Jack struggle. Feral dogs bite harder when they're cornered.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Xaden's head snaps in my direction. 'Violence?' I take a step and then another, holding my frame upright with muscle memory I… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Everyone saw you lose it,' I whisper, doing my best to mentally block the pain like I have countless times before. It's… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Can't you just hide us in shadows or something?' 'Sure, because a giant black cloud moving down the hallway isn't going to… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
