“Laurent had delivered all Damen had asked for, tied up neatly in a bow. All within the space of a day. If… — C.S. Pacat Productivity Copy Share Image
“Order whatever punishment you like, from the coward's distance of a chain-lenght. You and Govart are two of a kind.” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“That is the man you face. He has more honour and integrity than any man I have ever met. He is dedicated… — C.S. Pacat Damen Copy Share Image
“The constructed arrogance of the display was intentional. It said, exquisitely: Did you exert yourself at Charcy? I have been here examining… — C.S. Pacat Arrogance Copy Share Image
“Charcy is claimed for Akielos.’ As he rose, Damen wrapped his hand around its wooden pole and planted it in the earth.… — C.S. Pacat Nature Copy Share Image
“He touched the starburst pattern at his shoulder. He was dressed in Laurent’s colours, and bearing his insignia. That was a strange… — C.S. Pacat Strange feeling Copy Share Image
“Strip him,’ said Laurent. ‘Confiscate his horse and his belongings. Turn him out of the keep. There is a village two miles… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“It was her mind, deliberate, calculating, that was the threat, regarding him from behind a pair of cool blue eyes. ‘Hello, Damen,’… — C.S. Pacat Psychology Copy Share Image
“He would never have known Laurent for what he was; never have given Laurent his loyalty or held Laurent’s trust for a… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I hated you,“ said Laurent. "I hated you so badly I thought I’d choke on it. If my uncle hadn’t stopped me,… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand how your uncle has you backed this far into a corner. You can outplay him. I’ve seen you do… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“His father got exactly what he deserved, to die like the animal he was, and there was nothing any of them could… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“My uncle has killed his catamite,’ said Laurent. ‘As a message to us. And what is the message?’ His voice carried. ‘That… — C.S. Pacat Children Copy Share Image
“It is common knowledge,’ said Damen. He watched the words impact on Nikandros, who could not quite swallow them. ‘What would you… — C.S. Pacat Language Copy Share Image
“I’m not—’ said Laurent. And then, as the moment stretched out between them, ‘I’m not an innocent who needs his hand held… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Laurent turned to him eventually. “The slave is saying that if you want the pet unconscious, split in half, or dead of… — C.S. Pacat Slave Copy Share Image
“No. I don’t mean—forever—just—’ Laurent broke off. ‘Three days.’ Laurent said it as though producing from the depths the answer to a… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“His heart pounding, he tried to stop it, to salvage it. ‘Yes,’ he said. ‘Kastor made me a slave. Laurent freed me.… — C.S. Pacat Heart pounding Copy Share Image
“Damen felt the shock of surprise, and looked at Laurent only to find Laurent gazing back at him without rancour. The moment… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen was panting. He was aware of his own insistent weight, and Laurent beneath him, pushed forward onto his elbows. Damen dropped… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I can’t—I have to—’ he heard himself say, and the words came out in his own language. Distantly he heard Laurent answer… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Quietly, seriously, Laurent outlined the state of play as he saw it, describing his plans and his contingencies. Damen realised that Laurent… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He would also have the additional duties of attendant. In that capacity, he would report directly to the Prince. The duties described… — C.S. Pacat Attendant Copy Share Image
“He pulled himself away and gave up his right wrist to Guerin. The collar with its latch had been a simple matter… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He remembered Jord saying, You ever wonder what it would feel like to find out you’d spread for your brother’s killer? I… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Lord Touars said, ‘You will come with us willingly, or you will come after we have subjugated your men. You have a… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You’ve outstayed your welcome,’ said Laurent. ‘Don’t do this. If you ride to meet your uncle unprepared you will lose everything you’ve… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He had maintained from the beginning that he had wanted only his freedom. And that was exactly what he had been given.… — C.S. Pacat Freedom Copy Share Image
“To gain everything and lose everything in the space of a moment. That is the fate of all princes destined for the… — C.S. Pacat Fate Copy Share Image
“The Regent’s real weapon against Laurent had always been Damen himself. ‘I’ve come to tell you who I am.’ Laurent” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He flushed, hard. A golden wrist cuff had only one meaning: use, and submission, of the most private kind. He” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“And the cheap wine you drink in a backwater tavern is not the kind that you serve at your own table, given… — C.S. Pacat Cheap wine Copy Share Image
“Friends,' said Laurent, 'Is that what we are?' [...] Damen said, with helpless honesty, 'Laurent, I am your slave.” — C.S. Pacat Damen Copy Share Image
“Fight him I will, but not at the time and place of his choosing.’ ‘And is that your final answer?’ ‘It is.’… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“This is not the way I planned to spend the eve of war,’ said Laurent. ‘With me in your bed?’ ‘And in… — C.S. Pacat Confidence Copy Share Image
“Wait,’ said Aimeric. ‘You really think Jord has seen it?’ And then he flushed as though he had given something away. *” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Not everyone could have the blissful equanimity of Lamen, who seemed to pay the Prince no deference of rank, a piece of… — C.S. Pacat Good acting Copy Share Image
“Slaves are trained to obey in all things, but their submission is a pact: They give up free will in exchange for… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“My uncle knows you won’t move against him while he holds the child,’ said Laurent. And then, calmly, steadily, ‘So we get… — C.S. Pacat Children Copy Share Image
“Laurent asked, ‘Is it different than with a man?’ ‘Yes,’ said Damen. It was different with everyone. He didn’t say this aloud;” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
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