Hadrian leapt to his feet. Royce was already up. “Don’t bother,” Esrahaddon told them. “She’s dead, and there’s nothing you can do.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
You didn’t really hold back on Braga so Pickering could kill him, did you?” Royce asked after the two were left alone… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
A—ris—ta?” Degan asked, sounding horse. “What is it?” “A rat bit me,” she said, once again shocked by her own rasping voice.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
You don’t win battles with hate. Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Will nodded toward Hadrian. “Look at the swords he’s carrying. A man wearing one—maybe he knows how to use it, maybe not.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Hadrian drew two swords from his sides in a single elegant motion. He flipped one around letting it spin against his palm… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
There you are!” he shouted at them. “Father has half the castle turned out looking for you.” “Us?” Hadrian asked. “Yes.” Fanen… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“Bah!” Magnus scoffed. “Humans always blame dwarves. A baby goes missing and it was a dwarf that stole it. A princess runs off with… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Stealing swords,” Royce muttered mostly to himself. “Okay, let’s take a look at this tower. The sooner I see it, the sooner I can… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Happiness comes from moving toward something. When you run away, ofttimes you bring your misery with you. — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“I notice you didn’t include a blade with your new attire,” Royce said. “Not even a little jeweled dagger.” “Lords no.” Albert looked appalled.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“You're not going to charge us for the tower, I hope," Hadrian said. "But if you are, it was Royce's fault and should come… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“Verily, for nine hundred years have I lost. Everyone I knew is dead, the empire gone, and who knows in what state the world… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“Your Majesty?” Alric looked up at the thief with a scowl. “I just want to say for the record that as far as royal… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“There always seemed to be a better way, except when it came to people. Once broken, people couldn't be repaired.” — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Another last-minute, good-deed job,” Royce grumbled as he stuffed supplies into his saddlebag. “True,” Hadrian said, slinging his sword belt over his shoulder, “but… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
If this hast been done to language, I fear to know the fate of all else. — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“When going forward doesn't get you where you need to be, going back will at least keep you moving” — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
