“I've been waiting for you a long time, Alina" He said. "You and I are going to change the world.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“In this moment he was just a boy -brilliant, blessed with too much power, burdened by eternity.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“The Darkling slumped back in his chair. “Fine,” he said with a weary shrug. “Make me your villain.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You two have a bad habit of acting like fools and calling it heroic.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Of course I make mistakes," he said. His mouth curved into a half smile. "Just not often.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I know what you thought, what you always thought of me. It's so much easier that way, isn't it?” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“But I missed the girl who had shown the stag mercy, who had been strong enough to turn away from the lure… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I'm sorry we don't visit more often. There's a war on and, well, no one likes you." The Darkling touched a hand… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I've seen what you truly are," said the Darkling, "and I've never turned away. I never will. Can he say the same?” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You’re shaking,” he said. “I’m not used to people trying to kill me.” “Really? I hardly notice anymore.” — 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
“Don't feel too bad, tracker," said the Darkling. "All men can be made fools.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
