But it seems there is more than one way to poison a person's heart, and it doesn't require a meal. — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
It's a dirty way to fight, but I'm late for lunch." - Valek to Yelena — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
An execution order hasn’t kept us apart before. There are ways to get around it. We will be together.” “Is that an… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I feel an extremely annoyed thunderstorm nearby," Kade warned. "Actually, I'm the one annoyed. The thunderstorm could go either way." - Storm… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Your path is clear,” said Moon Man. “You need to find it.” And the best way to find something you had lost… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Exactly. You can shoulder all the blame and become a martyr. Provided anyone knows what or who you're martyring for. Or you… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Why did Mother ask you to help me rescue Gelsi?" I asked Leif. "She thought I could assist you in some way.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. "Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or… — 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
There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are… — 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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
“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
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
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
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
We talked through Gillie's life from start to finish, including all her accomplishments and major life events. The woman fell asleep with a dreamy… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share
In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?” I stood and removed his shirt. “Then they’ll have a good story to tell.”… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share
“Can you feel your pulse? That means Valek isn’t here, because if he was, you’d be dead. No pulse.” — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share
