“You wished for time,” Aldrik explained. “I heard each utterance when you beseeched time to stop, for mornings not to come. I… — 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… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“Stop avoiding my question!" he demanded. "I am not!" The last of her resolve shattered and her control slipped away. Tears were… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“Don’t let the shadows of the past smother the possibility for a bright future.” It” — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“For the first time in the whole of knowing him, Aldrik looked lost, shell-shocked. She tried to offer him an encouraging smile,… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“Vhalla was there the moment her prince became her Emperor. He turned back to her helplessly. For the first time in the… — Elise Kova Copy Share Image
“When was the last time you were in camp? Have you not seen more wings painted than rays of the Solaris sun?"… — 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
