“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
“If we just knew which end to start with,’ Lamen said. It was suddenly obvious that Lamen had no idea what to… — C.S. Pacat Wisdom Copy Share Image
“Is there no way forward for us?’ said Damen. It just came out. Beside him, he could feel Laurent holding himself very… — C.S. Pacat Little time Copy Share Image
“Laurent. Sleep it off. In the morning, you can punish us both. Or forget this ever happened. Or pretend to.’ He did… — C.S. Pacat Breath Copy Share Image
“I know you,’ Touars said again. Damen’s sword went in, and instinct pushed forward and drove it in further. ‘Damianos,’ Touars said.… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“He’s playing us against each other,’ said Nikandros. ‘This is calculated. He is trying to weaken you.’ Damen said, ‘I know. It’s… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“You weren’t making love to a slave, you were making love to me.’ And he couldn’t think that through clearly but he… — C.S. Pacat Love 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 Buried Copy Share Image
“I don’t think I need to bring in more men,” said Laurent. “I think all I have to do is tell you… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“Damen knew his body now. He knew the surprise that gentle attention could draw from him. He knew his lazy, dangerous assurance,… — C.S. Pacat Confidence Copy Share Image
“He said, ‘You chose a man who was bent on destroying his own country. You chose my brother, and look where it’s… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Guilliame said in a low voice, ‘It was poison. It was in the feed. Lamen noticed a dead field mouse near the… — C.S. Pacat Horse Dead Copy Share Image
“You are too quick to pledge yourself to me.’ He felt the hard, bright edges of the pin in his fist. ‘You… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“Did you think,’ said Laurent, ‘if you threw down a challenge to fight, I would not accept it?’ The Patran troops filled… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“Beneath it he wore some kind of Vaskian bedclothes, a tunic and pants of very fine white linen, with a series of… — C.S. Pacat Bedclothes Copy Share Image
“Ravenel’s forces on the hill began to split into a widening v-shape. ‘They’re moving to flank us. Have they mistaken us for… — C.S. Pacat Prince 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 Knock Copy Share Image
“Deliberately, he stepped forward, and clasped Laurent’s right shoulder. Nothing, for a moment. Damen tightened his grip, and ground in with his… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“Jord put a hand on Aimeric’s back. ‘After the first few times, you stop throwing up,’ he heard Jord say. ‘I’m fine,’… — C.S. Pacat Said Jord Copy Share Image
“Nikandros turned him, put his hands on Damen’s body, spreading them over Damen’s back, as if touch would confirm what his eyes… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“Anger and frustration broke free of their bonds. “Because I am stuck here in this cage, and I have no other way… — C.S. Pacat Anger Copy Share Image
“Pallas dropped to his knees in front of Damen, almost glowing with the distinction of what his three victories allowed him to… — C.S. Pacat Lords and ladies Copy Share Image
“You have sent Damianos’s son to my uncle.’ She said, ‘You see? I am an opponent. I will not be left in… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Isn’t there? I wonder how my uncle is going to react when he finds out that you killed Govart and helped me… — C.S. Pacat Family 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
“White-faced, Jord took one look at his expression and said, ‘He’s not coming.’ ‘We’re outnumbered,’ said Damen, ‘but if you run, you… — C.S. Pacat Outnumbered Copy Share Image
“Damen could see Laurent’s shallow breath. He could see his dark-eyed intention. Laurent was undressing for him, one lace after another, the… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“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 Prince Copy Share Image
“I’m to give this to the fort Commander,’ and he was urgently pressing something into Damen’s hand. Damen stared at it. Behind… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“The men think you bend me over inside the tent,’ said Laurent. He said it in the same calm way he said… — C.S. Pacat Said Laurent Copy Share Image
“In other words, the Regent was to be informed that his Captain had been well and truly turned off, in a manner… — C.S. Pacat Incompetence Copy Share Image
“It was a change from the direct route that had been planned by the Regent, and Laurent had already sent out riders… — C.S. Pacat Change Copy Share Image
“And if the worst happened, Guion’s testimony had the potential to bring down the Regency. Laurent had said all of this succinctly,… — C.S. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“Now you are taking advantage of my kind-hearted instincts,’ Laurent said, a murmur into his ear. He drew back, but didn’t move… — C.S. Pacat Instincts Copy Share Image
“No,’ said Jokaste. ‘—Exalted. You are merciful. I have a son of my own. Spare my life, Exalted—’ ‘No,’ said Jokaste. ‘He… — C.S. Pacat Gaze Copy Share Image
“You wouldn’t break an oath,’ said Damen, past the feeling in his chest. ‘Even to me.’ He had to force himself back.… — C.S. Pacat Oath Copy Share Image
“And Nikandros of Delpha stared back at him, and in a shocked voice, speaking the words half to himself, said, ‘It’s not… — C.S. Pacat Old friend Copy Share Image
“I’m going to leave,’ he said. ‘I was always going to leave. I stayed only because—’ ‘That’s right, you’ll leave. I won’t… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Something to say?' said Laurent Jord was holding off from them. The same stubborn distaste was in his voice. 'Not with him… — C.S. Pacat Laurent Copy Share Image
