“The constructed arrogance of the display was intentional. It said, exquisitely: Did you exert yourself at Charcy? I have been here examining… — C.S. Pacat Pride Copy Share Image
“You’re alive,’ Damen said, and the words came out on a rush of relief that made him feel weak. ‘I’m alive,’ said… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“The openness from the baths lingered. Laurent, whose tangle of overthinking usually only disappeared at the moment of climax, had his defences… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He felt Jord draw up beside him. ‘He’s gone for a ride,’ said Jord. ‘It was his habit in the palace, too,… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You mean Heiron,’ said Lamen. ‘Yes, that’s right,’ said Charls. ‘I can’t meet Heiron,’ said Lamen. ‘It’s understandable to be nervous around… — C.S. Pacat Great men Copy Share Image
“He had known it would not be some stupid fantasy of showing Laurent his country; of Laurent leaning against the marble balcony… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He came forward naked, as was the custom in Akielos. He was a handsome youth with the physique of a champion. Elon,… — C.S. Pacat Young man Copy Share Image
“There was a knock at the door. ‘Come in,’ said Laurent, turning his head towards the sound. Damen said, ‘Laurent,’ shocked and… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You’re still wearing it.’ He couldn’t help but say it. Laurent’s wrist was heavy with gold, like the colour of his hair… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“There had been a silence, until Laurent had said, ‘You were right. I haven’t been thinking about it like this.’ ‘Like what?’… — C.S. Pacat War Copy Share Image
“Damen rose from the throne, and put his hand to the gold brooch at his shoulder. His garment dropped and the crowd… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen dropped the pitcher. It shattered, shards flying outward as it slipped from his fingers and hit the stone floor. Laurent’s arms… — C.S. Pacat Long legs Copy Share Image
“That isn’t why. She would have chosen him even if you’d had royal blood in your veins, even if you’d had the… — C.S. Pacat Psychology Copy Share Image
“After a long moment Laurent said, with painful honesty, ‘I . . . find it difficult to let go of control.’ ‘No kidding,’ said Damen.… — C.S. Pacat Time Copy Share Image
“Didn’t you hear anything that I just said to you?’ ‘Yes,’ said Damen. ‘You tried to hurt me, and you have. I… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Laurent lifted his blade and drove it through Govart’s body; not through his stomach, or chest, but through his shoulder. A slice… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“No, I don't care. Tomorrow you leave. But you're mine now. You're still my slave tonight.” — C.S. Pacat Laurent Copy Share Image
“Why not?” he said, abruptly. “Why not?” said Damen. “I don’t share your craven habit of hitting only those who cannot hit… — C.S. Pacat Habits Copy Share Image
“The events of last night, endlessly complicated in the candlelit privacy of Laurent’s bedchamber, had resolved into a single, blissful fact this… — C.S. Pacat Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
“I’ve never seen a throw like that,’ said Laurent. ‘I’ve never seen anything like it. Every time I see you fight, I… — C.S. Pacat Truth Copy Share Image
“To get what you want, you have to know exactly how much you are willing to give up.” — C.S. Pacat Inspirational Copy Share Image
“Last night, in the evening darkness of the tent, he had pulled this gift from his packs and looked down at it,… — C.S. Pacat Last night Copy Share Image
