It was a grave tactical error that Astrid had been so…

“How very bold to cross over into enemy territory,” she said to the man. “Particularly when an old artifact like me doesn’t believe in…

— Ingrid Paulson

“But no matter,” Grandmother said. “Let’s let small-minded people live within the confines of their small-minded assumptions while the rest of us carry on…

— Ingrid Paulson

“I didn’t pick this fight, gentlemen. The first move is yours,” Grandmother growled. “And the final one, I assure you, will be mine.”

— Ingrid Paulson

“Because suddenly I knew that Graham could boss me around only if I let him. No one has power over me unless I surrender…

— Ingrid Paulson

“Your sister came after me," Jack says. "Halloway got her riled up or something." "My sister?" Graham repeats. "My sister, Ellie?" "No, the sister…

— Ingrid Paulson

“I thought about the way I felt in Astrid’s presence, the unity. I was a part of something that was larger than myself, a…

— Ingrid Paulson

“Seire,” I said, the phrase bubbling up from someplace deep inside my heart. Be victorious. Another word, a phrase I’d never learned, that had…

— Ingrid Paulson

“There’s a third option,” I retorted. “Maybe I’m smart enough not to be afraid of little boys running around playing commando.”

— Ingrid Paulson

“The baker certainly didn’t need to tell me twice. I had no intention of staying to be abused by a crazy old lady.”

— Ingrid Paulson

“It can be hard to find people you can trust, and when you do, you hold on to them, imperfections and all.”

— Ingrid Paulson

“I've only picked a handful of fights in my life, but we are about to meet lucky number six.”

— Ingrid Paulson

“Time to increase the sensitivity on your bullshit detector.”

— Ingrid Paulson

“Would you prefer the term pawn?” he said. “I struggle to stay abreast of what’s politically correct.”

— Ingrid Paulson

“Need a ride home?" "Yes." But she keeps sitting there. "Let's go." "You're taking me?" "It's a pretty standard way of offering," I say.…

— Ingrid Paulson

“You overplayed your cards,” he said. “I can spot manipulation a thousand miles away. I invented the concept.”

— Ingrid Paulson