“He had held out shakily, like a tree that had been hacked down to its breaking point. But that kiss was the last swing, the final impact, and he gave in finally, felled.” — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“How strange to have a sister, Valarie thought. Someone you might have been.” — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“If the innocent are unjust, I'd rather be counted among the guilty." -Valerie” — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“Take it easy, friend," siad Peter, regaining his balance, quickly understanding the condition Henry was in. "Friend? You left us. In the caves." Henry's… — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“Though Valerie and Peter were dancing differently, their bodies moving in different ways, they were both doing the same dance. It was a jealousy… — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“She didn't want to be considered a woman yet, wasn't ready to be the recipient of jewelry from men.” — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“He had held out shakily, like a tree that had been hacked down to its breaking point. But that kiss was the last swing,… — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“Valerie stood with the other women, watching the men go. She couldn't help bristling at this division of the sexes. Her fingers itched to… — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“The wolf lives right here. In this village". He looked at the villages. "Among you. It is one of you.” — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
His leaving had been like snipping off the end of a rope - leaving two unraveling strands. — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“If you're the wolf, though, I'll chop off your head and piss down the hole” — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“I am going to save your daughter. And then I intend to marry her. I would like your blessing in this, but I can… — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
“ Peter had stolen a knife. We were seven years old, and we'd caught a rabbit in a trap. We looked at each other… — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Copy Share Image
