It's a dirty way to fight, but I'm late for lunch." - Valek to Yelena — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Of course, you didn't want our help. Now I have to go beat up some soldier just to keep my ego intact.” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“My cape caught fire. I dived to the sand and rolled on the ground to snuff the flames. So much for my… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
"Another relative?" Valek asked. A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin." — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Lavender Lady not go again," Kiki said in my mind. "I'll try to avoid it. No promises, though." She huffed. "Next time… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“without warning, he sprawled forward, doing a face-plant in the snow. At first, we laughed and teased. the normally surefooted Kerrick brushed… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Hasn’t stopped us before. And besides, if they wanted to kill us, we’d be dead by now and would be having an… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Why did Mother ask you to help me rescue Gelsi?” I asked Leif. “She thought I could assist you in some way.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Be careful,” Zitora said. “He’s armed.” “I’m a Stormdancer! Mere metal is nothing compared with the power of a storm.” Kade made… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Yelena.” I halted in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder. “You once said I wasn’t ready to believe your reason for killing Reyad.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
We are searching for the same thing,” Stripey said. “How do you know?” Janco asked. “I read his mind.” The Sitian pointed to Ari.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I do know I felt as if my heart had been shredded when I found you in our storeroom, unconscious and bleeding. And leaving… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“My future appeared to be a long twisted road fraught with knots, tangles, and traps. Just the way I liked it.” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Yippee. I’ve been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I’ll write a letter home to Mother. She’ll be so pleased.” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be a guide… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I took three steps and was wrapped in his arms, where I belonged. No confusion here. No worries here. No troubles here. — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Valek smiled. “Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking him not to come.” He pointed at the unopened letter on the table. I had… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
