“I want to kiss you,” Nikolai said. “But I won’t. Not until you’re thinking of me instead of trying to forget him.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Alina, I'll be back to fetch you for dinner, but should you grow restless, do feel free to run screaming from the… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Human life is worth preserving. But human lives? They come and go like so much chaff, never tipping the scales." "What a… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Great,” I said. “Now get out.” “It’s my coach.” “The deal was only for kicking. It did not prohibit slapping, punching, biting… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“If the privateer you've hired is entirely trustworthy, he's probably not much of a privateer.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You know the problem with heroes and saints, Nikolai?” I asked as I closed the book’s cover and headed for the door.… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I took a breath. “Your highness—” “Nikolai,” he corrected. “But I’ve also been known to answer to ‘sweetheart’ or ‘handsome.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
