Hadrian leapt to his feet. Royce was already up. “Don’t bother,” Esrahaddon told them. “She’s dead, and there’s nothing you can do.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Royce nodded. “Invest in crossbows. Next time stay hidden and just put a couple bolts into each of your target’s chests. All… — Michael J. Sullivan Couple Copy Share Image
When you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions, you lie rather than accepting yourself for who you really are—or,… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
So,” Royce said, “you want us to escape from this prison, kidnap the king, cross the countryside with him in tow while… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“A lot can be determined by the choices we make, even if the action is initiated by self-preservation. Many ... no, most… — Michael J. Sullivan Character building Copy Share Image
“Because power doesn’t equal worth,” Arion said. She stepped through the lodge door, walking slowly and favoring her left side. “Wisdom, the… — Michael J. Sullivan Wisdom Copy Share Image
“We may indeed die here, that's true. But we will all die anyway-is there any denying that? When you think of all… — Michael J. Sullivan Death Copy Share Image
“The main paused only a moment, then pulled the boy around so he could look the lad in the eye. "There's doing… — Michael J. Sullivan Death Copy Share Image
“I am officially turning him over to you. He's your problem now. You'll have to watch out for him and that won't… — Michael J. Sullivan Every morning Copy Share Image
“The claw slipped again. It came off the edge of the stone and Hadrian felt his stomach rise as he fell. He… — Michael J. Sullivan Hadrian Copy Share Image
And you? Did you find the doorknob?” Hadrian picked up a jug and downed several swallows, drinking so quickly some of the… — Michael J. Sullivan Bright side Copy Share Image
Royce turned to Hadrian. “It’s supposed to make them look tough, but all it really does is make it easy to identify… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
A—ris—ta?” Degan asked, sounding horse. “What is it?” “A rat bit me,” she said, once again shocked by her own rasping voice.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“The greatest minds and the most advanced engineering went into its creation. They carved the prison out of solid rock from the… — Michael J. Sullivan Prison Copy Share Image
“That's the thing about hatred, it can become rancid, and it'll turn into poison if you keep it bottled too long. Hatred… — Michael J. Sullivan Hatred Copy Share Image
“Just—don’t—move,” Guy said with his hands spread out in front of him. He looked as if he were trying to catch a… — Michael J. Sullivan Humor Copy Share Image
Have you ever been in love, Hadrian?” “I’m not sure. How do you tell?” “Love? Why, it’s like coming home.” Hadrian considered… — Michael J. Sullivan Coming home Copy Share Image
“Royce saw to his horse’s needs; then, finding a suitable place, he unrolled his blanket and lay down. “I take it we’re… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
