“He felt Jord draw up beside him. ‘He’s gone for a ride,’ said Jord. ‘It was his habit in the palace, too,… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“The only reason Damen had that language was because his father had insisted that, for a prince, learning the words of an… — C.S. Pacat Friendship Copy Share Image
“It’s what I came here last night to say. I’m going to take care of it.’ ‘Promise me,’ Damen heard himself say.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Give my congratulations to the Prince of Vere,’ she said. ‘But you’re a fool to trust him. He has his own plans.’… — C.S. Pacat 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
“You’re drunk,’ said Damen. ‘You’re not yourself.’ He said, ‘I should take you to bed.’ ‘Then, take me,’ said Laurent. He” — C.S. Pacat Drunk Copy Share Image
“But after a moment Laurent turned his eyes elsewhere, and then closed them, and they both made their way to sleep.” — C.S. Pacat Sleep Copy Share Image
“Nikandros—’ He was staring at Nikandros in confusion, with his clothing hanging from his waist, and Nikandros was staring back at him.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Believe you’d make it back to Akielos? Yes. I did. You were a force of nature. It was infuriating to fight you.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I told him I was a slave, and he pretended to believe me. I kissed him on the battlements. He had his… — C.S. Pacat Brother Copy Share Image
“LAURENT,’ HE SAID, ‘what have you done?’ ‘Does it bother you to think of him hurting your country?’ ‘You know it does.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Nikandros came to stand beside him. ‘Jokaste is confined in a cell in the east wing. Do you have further orders?’ ‘Strip… — C.S. Pacat Slave Copy Share Image
“You were looking for me?’ Laurent didn’t answer, and Damen couldn’t interpret his expression. ‘What is it?’ said Damen. ‘You’re better than… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“And if you want a personal message,’ said Laurent, ‘You can tell my uncle boykiller that he can cut the head off… — C.S. Pacat Children Copy Share Image
“Very well. Let us play this out. You’re concerned for the well-being of the other slaves? Why hand me that kind of… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“But there is no King,’ said Laurent, ‘in Vere.’ His voice carried too. ‘The King my father is dead.’ He said, ‘Speak… — C.S. Pacat Parenting Copy Share Image
“I couldn’t if I wanted to. A batch of blond Vaskians really would get me disinherited. I’ve never,’ said Laurent, ‘with a… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen’s palm slid over Laurent’s warm nape; slowly, very slowly, making his height an offering, not a threat, Damen leaned in and… — C.S. Pacat First kiss Copy Share Image
“Laurent,’ he said, and he was breaking apart. To get what you want, you have to know exactly how much you are… — C.S. Pacat Breaking apart Copy Share Image
“It's—everything,' said Ancel. 'All the most elegant fashions, the most powerful people. Here you're important. It's not like a small village where… — C.S. Pacat Powerful people Copy Share Image
“Before he could, he felt Laurent’s fingers on the back of his neck, a shock of touch that caught him in a… — C.S. Pacat Shock Copy Share Image
“When you kissed me,’ said Laurent, pushing the words out, ‘I liked it. When you took me in your mouth, it was… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I would have,’ said Damen, ‘if I’d had the chance to court you properly. If I’d come in state to your father.… — C.S. Pacat Parenting Copy Share Image
“You know,’ said Damen, ‘he’s going to let someone eventually. Better all round if it’s you.’ There was a long silence, and… — C.S. Pacat Long silence Copy Share Image
“There were twenty-five Regent’s men: a herald and two dozen soldiers. Laurent, opposing them on horseback, was alone. He” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He was not thinking about tactics. That man had laid hands on Laurent, and Damen was going to kill him.” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“As though the words were coming up from the depths of him, against his will, Nikandros said, ‘I want Ios.’ Damen” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You’re still wearing it.’ He couldn’t help but say it. Laurent’s wrist was heavy with gold, like the colour of his hair… — C.S. Pacat Gold Copy Share Image
“How can you trust me, after what your own brother did to you?" "Because he was false", said Damen, "and you are… — C.S. Pacat Damen Copy Share Image
“I’m looking forward to a renewed relationship with Vere, after his ascension.” Because he’s bewitched you, Damen thought. Because you’re moonstruck and… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He spoke softly. ‘Laurent, I’d never hurt you.’ He heard Laurent’s strange, disbelieving breath, and he realised what he had said. ‘I… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He let them see the cuff on his wrist, as he let them see him. He knew by now the ever-present whisper:… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Reining his horse alongside Damen’s, Laurent said, ‘You have your two extra weeks. Let’s see what we can do with them.’ In” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You’ve spent a morning with him and you’re warning me off. Just wait,’ said Damen, ‘until you’ve spent a full day with… — C.S. Pacat Morning Copy Share Image
“Laurent wasn’t here because he had chosen not to be here. And when he thought about goodbye, it was a welling silence… — C.S. Pacat Silence Copy Share Image
“I’ll take care of your son,’ said Laurent. ‘I’ll protect his kingdom as if it were my own. I’ll give my life… — C.S. Pacat Life Copy Share Image
“Lazar stepped forward and said, ‘Captain. It was an honour to serve with you.’ It was an honour to serve with you.… — C.S. Pacat Psychology Copy Share Image
“I would court you, with all the grace and courtesy that you deserve. There’d be no lies between us. We’d have time… — C.S. Pacat Courtesy Copy Share Image
“And, perhaps out of this, a thin thread of respect was growing. It was apparent why his uncle had kept Laurent away… — C.S. Pacat Respect Copy Share Image
“It was what Laurent had been holding in his right hand when Damen entered. The blue sapphires of Nicaise’s earring. The” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
