“Pantheon above save him, he might care for the woman more than he'd ever bargained for. The brash and unfashionable Wraith had lived up to her word from New Dortam. She had stolen his heart after all.” — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“She simply saw someone who was lonely, someone who could likely count their friends on one hand, and perhaps wanted to one day use… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“You are a symbol, Vhalla. And, despite what some may have you believe, you have more control over what you symbolize than anyone else.” — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“We all know the story. We heard it not long after the Night of Fire and Wind. You were the low born library girl… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“Vhalla,” he said in a dangerously soft voice, “you may be incredibly special to me, but never lash out at me again.” — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“You wished for time,” Aldrik explained. “I heard each utterance when you beseeched time to stop, for mornings not to come. I want you… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“I told you this would never be easy, I warned you. I begged you to spare my heart if you weren’t ready for this… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“Do you just oblige me?” Aldrik asked coolly. Vhalla laughed. “Of course not. I enjoy being near you, hearing your thoughts, spending time with… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“Larel’s voice was sad and sincere. “Aldrik’s been through a good deal, much of which he’s never even imparted to me. But I’ve seen… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“I love you,” he repeated, a determined fire lighting his eyes. “It is one of the worst things I could ever do,” Aldrik confessed.… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“He pressed his lips to her forehead. “Take care, lest I have to burn the Crossroads to the ground in a rage.” Vhalla laughed… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“We're hopeless, you and I," Vhalla whispered. "If I am going to be hopeless for anyone, let it be for you, Vhalla Yarl.” — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“It doesn't matter." Aldrik shook his head. "I will fight to keep you until the end of my days.” — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“You're right about it all. I wanted you. The moment I found out what you were, I wanted you like a prize to be… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
