“followed a step behind. My thoughts churned as my emotions seesawed” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“You've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Knife fighting was his forte, but he wouldn’t have time to have a proper match. Pity.” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
The uniform enhanced his athletic body, and my thoughts drifted to how magnificent he would look with his uniform puddled around his… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Pretty stupid,” I called after his retreating form. “To give up before all possible solutions have been tried. — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“But how many times can you upset someone and still return to normal? Isn't there a point when the person gives up… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
No," I said. "I'm not safe, Belen. Who is going to tear Kerrick's arm off if he hits me again? Come on,"… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Right before I was escorted to the jail, Fawn waved bye bye to me. I smiled. My empty, pointless life for hers.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
An execution order hasn’t kept us apart before. There are ways to get around it. We will be together.” “Is that an… — Maria V. Snyder Execution Copy Share Image
But it seems there is more than one way to poison a person's heart, and it doesn't require a meal. — Maria V. Snyder Heart Copy Share Image
I remembered my little brother, Allyn, had appeared so innocent and angelic when he slept--similar to Kerrick. It must be a survival… — Maria V. Snyder Angelic Copy Share Image
Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Valek's thoughts returned to Yelena. An icy finger of loneliness touched the emptiness inside him. She was in Sitia, where she needed… — Maria V. Snyder Emptiness Copy Share Image
I gave him a bored look. I had been threatened many times before and had learned that the men who didn’t make… — Maria V. Snyder Bored Copy Share Image
“Her amber eyes burned into mine with all the hate and loathing she could muster. Underneath, though, she was terrified. Hate and… — Maria V. Snyder Amber eyes Copy Share Image
"How did you - " "Fool your guards? They're not very good. They forgot to check the ceiling for spiders." Valek grinned.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Besides, thinking kind thoughts about Valek could be extremely dangerous. I could admire his skills, and be relieved when he was on… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Did she just-" "Yes." "But I don't-" "Yes you do. We both stink." "Well, I'm not-" "Yes. You are." He huffed. "You… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Devlen: Stop second-guessing yourself. Do what you need to do. Don't apologize. When the time comes, you'll know what is important and… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Why?" I figured they would do what they had done before and lay low. "Because of you." "Me? You've got to be… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“A little present from my run-in with a sword. Or should I say from when the sword had a run-in with me?”… — Maria V. Snyder Ari Copy Share Image
I needed to sit down. I'd heard other people talk about having to sit down when shocked by an event or revelation… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“It was all a part of being trustworthy—of being a piece of sea glass. High tides, low tides, storms, sand and mistakes… — Maria V. Snyder Better person Copy Share Image
Let's go. We're supposed to rendezvous with the Captain at the lake. Oh, and try to keep the noise down. You sound… — Maria V. Snyder Animal Copy Share Image
“So who gave him his name?" I asked. "Kerrick," Belen answered. Not who I'd expect. "Why 'Flea'?" A full-out grin spread across… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I offer my heart, entrust my soul and give my life to you. — Maria V. Snyder Entrust Copy Share Image
But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart. — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Sorry. An overdeveloped nurturing instinct comes with being a healer. — Maria V. Snyder Healer Copy Share Image
