“Do it. I want it. I want—’ Damen was unable to stop himself pressing his own weight forward, running his hand up… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I mean that we hold the centre. We hold everything from Acquitart to Sicyon. Can we not call it a kingdom and… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“His body pulsed, almost climaxing. He barely knew the moment when he pressed Laurent onto his back, the brief sundering, the need… — C.S. Pacat Time Copy Share Image
“We make the exchange in a place where no man can bring an army, or draw a sword, on pain of death.’… — C.S. Pacat Death Copy Share Image
“Laurent had tamped down the smothered emotion in his eyes, and would endure an alliance with his brother’s killer, though he felt… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Nikandros—’ He was staring at Nikandros in confusion, with his clothing hanging from his waist, and Nikandros was staring back at him.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“You will accompany me,’ said Laurent, ‘in lieu of a guard, and we leave at dusk. And that is as far as… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“He would also have the additional duties of attendant. In that capacity, he would report directly to the Prince. The duties described… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“My father’s dead.’ The words had a finality to them. His father was buried in Akielos beneath the columned halls of the… — C.S. Pacat Parenting Copy Share Image
“Give my congratulations to the Prince of Vere,’ she said. ‘But you’re a fool to trust him. He has his own plans.’… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“When you kissed me,’ said Laurent, pushing the words out, ‘I liked it. When you took me in your mouth, it was… — C.S. Pacat First time Copy Share Image
“Or perhaps it was the idea of a new victory, satisfying because it would be of a different kind. First smash the… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I prefer to think my way out of traps,’ said Laurent, ‘rather than use brute force to simply smash through.’ The words… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I’m not—’ said Laurent. And then, as the moment stretched out between them, ‘I’m not an innocent who needs his hand held… — C.S. Pacat Every step Copy Share Image
“Wait,’ said Aimeric. ‘You really think Jord has seen it?’ And then he flushed as though he had given something away. *” — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Laurent whirled his horse to face Damen. ‘I need you to captain the men. Take the command from Jord. It’s yours. It… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“I hated you,“ said Laurent. "I hated you so badly I thought I’d choke on it. If my uncle hadn’t stopped me,… — C.S. Pacat Hate-to-love Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand how your uncle has you backed this far into a corner. You can outplay him. I’ve seen you do… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“They gazed at one another. It was a public goodbye, in full view of the men. Laurent extended his hand. He did… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Damen said, ‘You have every other man working until dawn to prepare for tomorrow’s departure. What am I doing here?’ Another pause,… — C.S. Pacat Until Dawn Copy Share Image
“You know,’ said Damen, ‘he’s going to let someone eventually. Better all round if it’s you.’ There was a long silence, and… — C.S. Pacat Long silence Copy Share Image
