“Leif: Getting killed would have been easier. No guilt. No worries. No fear. Caring for someone is terrible and wonderful. I don't… — Maria V. Snyder Fear Copy Share Image
I’d better get going or Valek will be wondering where I am.” “Yes, by all means go. I noticed you and Valek… — Maria V. Snyder Decency Copy Share Image
You put on such a brave front. But I know if I took another step toward you, you'd wet your pants." "With… — Maria V. Snyder Blood Copy Share Image
“He pulled back and I recognized the eagerness in his blue eyes. “Interesting problem, though. Could be a bit tricky.” “Free Leif… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Pushing magic toward the candle, I willed it to light. Nothing happened. Irys made a strangled sound and the candle burned. “Are… — Maria V. Snyder Fire Copy Share Image
In the end, only Leif believed that you were still alive. He thought you might be hiding somewhere, playing a game. As… — Maria V. Snyder Alive Copy Share Image
Ah, Kerry. You've found your heart. Who is she?" ... "A healer, but she's... gone. — Maria V. Snyder Found Copy Share Image
Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I… — Maria V. Snyder Giving 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 Accepting 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 Humor Copy Share Image
It’s your fault. I was defending you!” I blurted. He paused. “In protecting my honor, you exposed months of work. I should… — Maria V. Snyder Exposed Copy Share Image
I did what any good rat would do. I bit down on the guard's hand until I tasted blood. — Maria V. Snyder Blood Copy Share Image
As her newest apprentice, it had been my job to go to the market every morning. I had gotten all the jobs… — Maria V. Snyder Essentials Copy Share Image
Nothing says you care for me better than offering to torture my enemies." He grinned. "No sense doing things halfhearted. And to… — Maria V. Snyder Care Copy Share Image
My mind’s screaming went unvoiced. Logic grabbed the panic and wrestled it to the ground. — Maria V. Snyder Anxiety Copy Share Image
“You've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.” — Maria V. Snyder Love Copy Share Image
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 Heart Copy Share Image
