Out of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk.… — Maria V. Snyder Beer Copy Share Image
“Lavender Lady not go again," Kiki said in my mind. "I'll try to avoid it. No promises, though." She huffed. "Next time… — Maria V. Snyder Humor Copy Share Image
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You’re better off fighting hand to hand than wielding a weapon you don’t know how to use. A skilled opponent would simply… — Maria V. Snyder Fighting Copy Share Image
We are searching for the same thing,” Stripey said. “How do you know?” Janco asked. “I read his mind.” The Sitian pointed… — Maria V. Snyder Chaotic Copy Share Image
“He pulled my arm out to expose my bracelet. "When I carved this, my thoughts were on you, love. Your life is… — Maria V. Snyder Bracelet Copy Share Image
Every person has the latent ability to read minds and influence the physical world without touching it, but they don't have the… — Maria V. Snyder Ability Copy Share Image
I peered deeper and found my soul. A little tattered and with some holes, but there all the same. It had always… — Maria V. Snyder Deeper Copy Share Image
“I reached out blindly, clasped a warm hand, faded from life and into peace. Well, that was what was supposed to happen…… — Maria V. Snyder Life Copy Share Image
I didn't expect a knife, though. Is it the one missing from the kitchen?" "Did Rand report it?" I felt betrayed. Why… — Maria V. Snyder Betrayed 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
“He touched the sword he had taken from the ambush. "Aside from this and the trio of juggling stones, I've nothing but… — Maria V. Snyder Gaze Copy Share Image
“Well, Valek, any new promotions?” the Commander asked “No. But Maren shows promise. Unfortunately she doesn’t want to be in my corps… — Maria V. Snyder Commander Copy Share Image
We talked through Gillie's life from start to finish, including all her accomplishments and major life events. The woman fell asleep with… — Maria V. Snyder Accomplishment Copy Share Image
Run,” he whispered. “Run.” “No, Rand,” I said, brushing the dirt from his face. “I’m tired of running.” “Forgive me, please.” He… — Maria V. Snyder Breathing Copy Share Image
Anything else you want to tell me?” I asked Valek as we stopped a few feet short of the castle’s south entrance.… — Maria V. Snyder Arms Copy Share Image
Rand rubbed his hands over his face. His anger had dissipated. “I’m sorry, Yelena. I was backed into a corner and I… — Maria V. Snyder Anger Copy Share Image
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I do know I felt as if my heart had been shredded when I found you in our storeroom, unconscious and bleeding.… — Maria V. Snyder Bleeding Copy Share Image
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Valek smiled. “Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking him not to come.” He pointed at the unopened letter on the table.… — Maria V. Snyder Asking Copy Share Image
...things happen that are out of your control.' Kerrick gave him a tight smile. 'You mean I'm not omnipotent?' 'You're not even… — Maria V. Snyder Happens Copy Share Image
“When I failed to move, Valek pushed me off the mat and curled in my place under the covers. “Ahh. Still warm.”… — Maria V. Snyder Warm Copy Share Image
In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?” I stood and removed his shirt. “Then they’ll have a good story… — Maria V. Snyder Adopted Copy Share Image
You're right. And so was my snake." Snake?" He pulled my arm out to expose my bracelet. "When I carved this my… — Maria V. Snyder Arms Copy Share Image
Another relative?" Valek asked. A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin." --Valek and… — Maria V. Snyder Broads Copy Share Image
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Back so soon?" he asked. "Too bad. I was just about to organize a search for your dead body. What happened when… — Maria V. Snyder Asked Copy Share Image
“I stared at Irys. My Story Weaver had to be laughing his blue ass off right now. My future appeared to be… — Maria V. Snyder Cliffhanger Copy Share Image
There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are… — Maria V. Snyder Brewing Copy Share Image
Yelena.” I halted in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder. “You once said I wasn’t ready to believe your reason for… — Maria V. Snyder Believe Copy Share Image
Living is a risk," I snapped at him. "Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in… — Maria V. Snyder Bed Copy Share Image
Don't worry. I'm only your escort tonight. I would offer to protect you from the drunken attentions of the other men, but… — Maria V. Snyder Attention Copy Share Image
I understood that Valek’s loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in… — Maria V. Snyder Blue Copy Share Image
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Did you live here?" Leif asked. I nodded. "For two years"."Where did you stay?" "I had a room in Valek's suite." Leif… — Maria V. Snyder Asked Copy Share Image
Some Queen of the Pipes, I thought. I'd believed I was better than a mindless drone. But I was the mindless one,… — Maria V. Snyder Drones Copy Share Image
The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. "You ever notice how… — Maria V. Snyder Comment Copy Share Image
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