No. I took this job in self-defense. Quain burns everything. Belen thinks jerky is all we need to survive. Flea's idea of… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
At first, it feels as if she has vanished forever, and all traces are destroyed. But later, when the pain of loss… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Nothing says you care for me better than offering to torture my enemies." He grinned. "No sense doing things halfhearted. And to… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I'd wish you luck, but I don't think it would help," "Why not?" "My lady, you make your own luck. — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. "You ever notice how… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I want you to have this.” He extended his hand. On his palm sat the beautiful butterfly he had carved. Silver spots… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Skewer is just too vague. I think if you say, ’Stand back or I’ll stab him in the stomach,’ then I have… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Besides, thinking kind thoughts about Valek could be extremely dangerous. I could admire his skills, and be relieved when he was on… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Valek leaned back in his chair and said to me, “I don’t think I would have made it past the audition,Yelena. I… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
It had been wishful thinking, plain and simple, dangerous for me to indulge in. Hope, happiness and freedom were not in my… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Back so soon?" he asked. "Too bad. I was just about to organize a search for your dead body. What happened when… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty. — 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
