“He didn’t understand the forces that moved in Laurent, but some instinct pushed him to say it. ‘My first time, there was… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“After a moment: ‘At Ravenel, I—it had been a long time since I had—with anyone. I was nervous.’ ‘I know,’ said Damen.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“To get inside Ravenel? My dear Enguerran, I’m afraid you are quite mistaken.’ Laurent’s gaze travelled over Enguerran again, his blue eyes… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“It’s lucky King Damianos is at Delpha,’ said Charls, uncertainly. ‘There’s no need to worry that the Prince is away so close… — C.S. Pacat 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
“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
“My uncle plans everything,’ said Laurent, as though reading Damen’s thoughts. ‘He plans for victory and he plans for defeat. It was… — C.S. Pacat Failure Copy Share Image
“So he's tame,' said Estienne, and reached out tentatively, as though to pat a wild animal. It was a question of which… — C.S. Pacat Animals Copy Share Image
“I miss you too,’ he said. ‘I’m jealous of Isander.’ ‘Isander’s a slave.’ ‘I was a slave.’ The moment ached. Laurent met… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Did Nicaise have a choice?’ ‘He had the choice of the poor with no other way to survive, the choice of a… — C.S. Pacat Children Copy Share Image
“Instinctively, Damen moved his horse to block Laurent’s path. ‘No. The easiest way for your uncle to get rid of you is… — 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 Copy Share Image
“Nikandros was shaking his head. ‘Or do you really think he’s forgiven you for killing his brother?’ ‘No. He hates me for… — C.S. Pacat Brother 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
“Trust you?' said Damen. 'You flayed the skin from my back. I have seen you do nothing but cheat and lie to… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“The extent to which she and Laurent resembled each other, in colouring, in their cool, intellectual lack of emotion, in the detachment… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Stirring drowsily, Laurent shifted a fraction closer and made a soft, unthinking sound of pleasure that Damen was going to remember for… — C.S. Pacat Sleep Copy Share Image
“Let me tell you what is going to happen. You are going to be executed. You are going to be executed whatever… — C.S. Pacat Silence Copy Share Image
“Laurent would have been thirteen but in Damen’s mind’s eye he would have found him a little older, sixteen or seventeen, old… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“A Veretian who treats honourably with an Akielon will be gutted with his own sword. It’s your countryman who taught me that.… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“My lady did not trust the Regent of Vere to protect her interests. In the case that there was no other way… — C.S. Pacat Trust Copy Share Image
“He knew what was in their eyes, visible now beneath the hostility. It was terror. He could feel the tension of the… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“If you want an answer, you’ll need to ask the question,’ said Laurent. ‘Half the men riding in your company are convinced… — C.S. Pacat Business Copy Share Image
“Laurent turned to him eventually. “The slave is saying that if you want the pet unconscious, split in half, or dead of… — C.S. Pacat Slave Copy Share Image
“It is common knowledge,’ said Damen. He watched the words impact on Nikandros, who could not quite swallow them. ‘What would you… — C.S. Pacat Language 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 Copy Share Image
“My uncle has killed his catamite,’ said Laurent. ‘As a message to us. And what is the message?’ His voice carried. ‘That… — C.S. Pacat Children Copy Share Image
“His father got exactly what he deserved, to die like the animal he was, and there was nothing any of them could… — C.S. Pacat 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
“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 Copy Share Image
“He would never have known Laurent for what he was; never have given Laurent his loyalty or held Laurent’s trust for a… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Charcy is won.’ ‘I thought it would be.’ He made himself breathe through that. ‘Your men think you’re a coward. Nikandros thinks… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“It hurt so much it took the breath from his throat. ‘You’re lying.’ Damen’s heart was pounding. ‘You’re lying.’ The words were… — C.S. Pacat Lying Copy Share Image
“He fought, until he was only his body, the burn of flesh, the pounding of blood, the hot slick of sweat, until… — C.S. Pacat Death Copy Share Image
“You seem to vacillate between assistance and assault. Which is it?' 'I'm not surprised you've driven three men to try and kill… — C.S. Pacat Damen Copy Share Image
“He was already nodding to the nearest soldier. ‘Start with her.’ It wasn’t pleasant. The women resisted, and there was screaming. He… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“For the first time, he caught a glimmer of what Laurent would be like as a king. He saw him, not as… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
“The strongest move you can make right now is to take Fortaine. It will give you full control of the south. With… — C.S. Pacat Copy Share Image
![“Trust you?' said Damen. 'You flayed the skin from my back. I have seen you do nothing but cheat and lie to every person you've encountered. You use anything and anyone to further your own ends. You are the last person I would ever trust.' [...] 'Go, then.” quote by C.S. Pacat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a85/c-s-pacat-628_cheat_trust-you-said-damen-you-flayed-the-skin_558636.jpg)
