“You want us to bargain with a lizard?” “They’re not lizards, Father. They’re extraordinary creatures who were here long before any human… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“To be honest, Briec doesn’t consider fights with humans as battles. I think he sees that more as hunting. Or a snack… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Go on,” he offered magnanimously. “Feel free to piss on yourselves and cower helplessly.” Gods, sometimes his generosity overwhelmed him.” — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“And why does Father want me out there? You do know it’s a myth what they say about virgin sacrifices and dragons,… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Braith turned and saw three of her cousins sunning themselves on boulders. Like lizards. Lizards in human form. “What are you doing?”… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Oh, gods. Not the flying!” “I heard you mounted my sister well enough.” “I want you never to make that statement again.” — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Do you not listen to our daily meetings about the state of your lands?” “Of course I don’t. They’re dead boring.” “Not everything can… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Normally, I’d lie and connive and do whatever necessary to make you take me into the south.” “But …” More tears began to flow.… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“I didn’t think it was possible — but this situation has managed to get worse.” “But you’re so calm,” she observed. “That’s usually when… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Briec removed his clothes and slipped into bed with her, wrapping his arms around her waist and snuggling her from behind. “Izzy?” “That’s just… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“You bet against your own son?” “Just like you, the boy doesn’t pay attention. And seeing that she’s just like her mother, he didn’t… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“You, dragon, are the most—” “Amazing being you’ve ever met.” It wasn’t a question from him. It was a statement. “I was going to… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“You bastard! Let me down!" "Not on your life, beauty." The godlen claw gripped her tighter. "You get hurt, he'll kill me. Now quiet.… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“. “And I stole some oxen jerky out of Bercelak’s bag. He makes the best oxen jerky.” “Bercelak the Vengeful cooks?” “Aye. And he’s… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
