“I can win you this battle. But if you want Ravenel . . .’ said Damen.” — C.S. Pacat War Copy Share Image
“Into the painful silence, Damen said, ‘And you? Will I lose you?’ It” — C.S. Pacat Silence Copy Share Image
“You would really sacrifice your pride over the fate of a handful of slaves?” — C.S. Pacat Pride Copy Share Image
“That is how Akielons win wars, isn’t it? Why fight the whole army, when you can just— Damen” — C.S. Pacat Fight Copy Share Image
“He is a prize,” said Torveld warmly. “I’ll wager you never thought a prince could be jealous of a slave. Right now… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen said, 'Men, sometimes.' 'In the absence of women?' 'When I want them.' 'If I'd known that, I might have felt a… — C.S. Pacat Damen Copy Share Image
“By that time, Damen had received the tally of the dead: twelve hundred of us, six and a half thousand of them.… — C.S. Pacat Time Copy Share Image
“There was a swell of approbation from the crowd. Pallas was a rising star, and everyone wanted to see the King fight.” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Nikandros went to one knee; not spontaneously as he had done in the courtyard, but deliberately, bending his head. ‘The fort is… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You have Charcy. I have Fortaine. He stared at the words, written in familiar, unmistakable handwriting. I’ll receive you at my fort.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen heard himself call in a ringing voice: ‘Lord Touars is defeated at Hellay. Ravenel is under the protection of the Crown… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“His hands slid impotently down Laurent’s tight-laced clothing. Beneath him, Laurent’s kisses were all open-mouthed. Desire flamed, painful and bright. It” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen didn’t see it at first, but he saw Laurent’s reaction to it, saw him rein in his horse and move in… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“The strongest move you can make right now is to take Fortaine. It will give you full control of the south. With… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“For the first time, he caught a glimmer of what Laurent would be like as a king. He saw him, not as… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He was already nodding to the nearest soldier. ‘Start with her.’ It wasn’t pleasant. The women resisted, and there was screaming. He… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You seem to vacillate between assistance and assault. Which is it?' 'I'm not surprised you've driven three men to try and kill… — C.S. Pacat Damen Copy Share Image
“It hurt so much it took the breath from his throat. ‘You’re lying.’ Damen’s heart was pounding. ‘You’re lying.’ The words were… — C.S. Pacat Lying Copy Share Image
“He fought, until he was only his body, the burn of flesh, the pounding of blood, the hot slick of sweat, until… — C.S. Pacat Death Copy Share Image
“Charcy is won.’ ‘I thought it would be.’ He made himself breathe through that. ‘Your men think you’re a coward. Nikandros thinks… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You are not keeping slaves in your household.’ ‘I can’t imagine why,’ said Damen. ‘If you’ve forgotten what to do with a… — C.S. Pacat Family Copy Share Image
“Laurent shuddered against him as they kissed, as if, having surrendered to it, the painful exchange of brother for lover, he was… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I mean that we hold the centre. We hold everything from Acquitart to Sicyon. Can we not call it a kingdom and… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen’s grip tightened in helpless reflex, his forehead bent to Laurent’s neck as the heat of that admission pulsed through him. He… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Laurent, he thought, and lifted his gaze to meet the eyes of the man who had witnessed the last words of Lord… — C.S. Pacat Last words Copy Share Image
“Pretty face,’ said Laurent. Then his fingers dropped back to brush Aimeric’s jaw, tilting it up as though for a kiss. Aimeric… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You mean Heiron,’ said Lamen. ‘Yes, that’s right,’ said Charls. ‘I can’t meet Heiron,’ said Lamen. ‘It’s understandable to be nervous around… — C.S. Pacat Great men Copy Share Image
“You’re his lover,’ said Jord. ‘I was.’ He owed Jord the truth. ‘We . . . it was the first time. Last night.’ ‘So you… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“There were some notable absences. Orlant. Aimeric. Jord. The” — C.S. Pacat Absences Copy Share Image
“I’m doing this for Akielos,’ said Damen. Nikandros said, ‘If you’re wrong there is no Akielos.’ *” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“It was the earring. Laurent was always so austere. The earring reframed him. It gave the appearance of a sensual side, sophisticated… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“What really happened to make Kastor send you here? I know it was not a lover’s quarrel,’ said Laurent. As” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“She was everything I could have asked for in a woman. But she was a king maker. She wanted power. She must… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“When he closed his eyes, he felt how it might have happened: slowly, Laurent’s mouth opening, Laurent’s hands lifting hesitantly to touch… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
