“Wait. . are they really going to—” “Head butt each other until one passes out or dies of blood on the brain?… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Talk to me about your plans, Bram,” Ailean said as he walked into the hall. “Come back to the war room.” “You… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Annwyl?” Ragnar repeated, suddenly remembering that Keita had said the same name before they’d burst out of the woods. “This is Annwyl?”… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“She snores,” Morfyd warned. “I do no such thing!” Annwyl yelled back. “Like a bull in rutting season.” “When we get back… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“He looked like you ripped his heart out of his chest, threw it to the ground, and stomped all over it while… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“You wanted hatchlings.” “I know. I just didn’t want those hatchlings. Personally, I blame your father.” Bercelak’s eyes grew wide. “Excuse me?”… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“We’re not talking about you. You’re Braith of the Darkness. I’m Addolgar the Cheerful. I’ve earned this name, and you’re ruining it… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Hello.” She sighed. “Blue. You’re blue.” “I’m Éibhear the Blue.” After eighty-seven years, he never tired of saying that. “Of course you… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“As he was forced to tell his father more than once, “I said I’d fight for my mother’s throne. I never said… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“My father helped you with that. . that thing you do?” “Yes. Your father helped me with that peacemaking thing I do… — 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
“You won’t be expecting forever, Annwyl. And once the twins are here, you’ll be as violently cruel and madly bloodthirsty as you… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Good,” Brigida said with a nod. “Now, you’ll need one of Arranz’s kin to accompany you. Take that one with you.” She… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Bercelak’s kin kept themselves busy by sharpening weapons, reading, talking, or setting things on fire with small bursts of flame.” — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“She hadn’t seen gold since she’d last been to her father’s home, when she would sneak off to meet him. Smiling at… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“But she’s a nice lass.” “Addolgar, she poisoned you.” “But she didn’t kill me. That’s what’s important.” — 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
“Of course you don’t trust Braith. You don’t trust anybody,” Ghleanna reminded their brother. “You don’t trust the air.” “Because it tends… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“She released him and Kleitos rubbed his neck, glaring at the two guards outside her door. “And you do nothing?” he demanded.… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Whose seal is this? I don’t recognize it.” Annwyl let out a sigh. “The Reinholdt.” “The Reinholdt?” He frowned in thought; then… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“I see why our little Braith likes you.” “Does she?” “Can’t you tell?” “I’m male. I have no idea what you females… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Dagmar tried to stand, and Gwenvael caught her hand, pulling her back down. "You can't leave me. I'm tortured and brooding. You… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“Hhhmm. A sense of humor.” He cocked his head to the side. “That actually might annoy me.” She frowned, ignoring the teasing… — 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