“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
Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Anything else you want to tell me?” I asked Valek as we stopped a few feet short of the castle’s south entrance.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
There is a reason for everything. You might not be able to figure it out, and time might have made us all… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Knife fighting was his forte, but he wouldn’t have time to have a proper match. Pity.” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
If you don’t come back to the Keep, then I’ll be right. And every time you see me, I’ll be insufferably smug.”… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Before Kiki and I headed toward the Keep, I thanked my friends. “For what? We didn’t do anything,” Janco grumbled. “For caring… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“What we do with our free time is none of your business. Now, why don't you shuffle off to Parffet. I saw… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“When you warned me that you would test me from time to time, I thought you meant spiking my food. But it… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Devlen: Stop second-guessing yourself. Do what you need to do. Don't apologize. When the time comes, you'll know what is important and… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
You asked how I can be so calm. I don't have time not to be. I would like to grieve and worry… — 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
No need to act, i let my fear show "He killed himself," i whispered. Eve raised an eyebrow. "Fourteen times?" "He had… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“But how many times can you upset someone and still return to normal? Isn't there a point when the person gives up… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
[Janco] paused. His eyes held a distant gleam as if seeing into his past. 'My first practice was a shock. I was… — 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