“Red. Red, the colour of the Regency, scrawled over with the iconography of the border forts, growing, fluttering. These were the banners… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“I didn't send them after you,' said the cool, familiar voice. 'I sent them after the Regent's Guard, who were making enough… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“Think he'll kill him?" another speculated. Damen knew the answer to that question. Laurent was not going to kill him. He was… — S.U. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“When Laurent turned to face him, his eyes were dark. His lips were parted uncertainly. He had lifted his hand to his… — S.U. Pacat Lips Parted Copy Share Image
“No. Wait. I . . . wait." Damen stopped, and turned. Laurent's gaze was edged with indecipherable emotion, and his jaw was… — S.U. Pacat Long time Copy Share Image
“He found himself looking down at Laurent, his eyes passing slowly over the delicate skin, the lamp-darkened blue eyes, the elegant curve… — S.U. Pacat Looking Laurent Copy Share Image
“He thought of Laurent's delicate, needling talk that froze into icy rebuff if Damen pushed at it, but if he didn't--if he… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“He was under no illusion that he was going to be taken to the campfire to roll around with Laurent. If anything,… — S.U. Pacat Campfire Copy Share Image
“I thought killing was easy for you," said Laurent. His voice was rather quiet. "I thought you did it without thinking." "I'm… — S.U. Pacat Long time Copy Share Image
“The town was a series of dark shapes with edges picked out in moonlight; sloping rooves and gables, balconies and gutters met… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“You have to admire it,' said Laurent, in a detached voice. 'It's the perfect time to attack Akielos. Kastor is dealing with… — S.U. Pacat Attack 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… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“The shock of collision was like the smashing of boulders in the landslide at Nesson. Damen felt the familiar battering shudder, the… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“The Akielon march into the fort was the flow of a single red stream, except that whereas water swirled and swelled, it… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“I'm sorry," said Damen. Laurent gave him a strange look. "Why would you apologise to me?" He couldn't answer. Not with the… — S.U. Pacat Apologise Copy Share Image
“It was with a shock that he felt the touch of Laurent's fingers against the back of his wrist. [...] Laurent was… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“Damen pushed himself up on an elbow, and propped his head on his hand, his fingers in his hair. He saw that… — S.U. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“When laced into his clothing, Laurent's dangerous grace lent him an almost androgynous quality. Or perhaps it was more accurate to say… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“Damen said, "If you tell him, I can't serve him." "Tell him?" said Jord. "Tell him the man he trusts has lied,… — S.U. Pacat Leadership Copy Share Image
“I'm not going to use the knife," said Damen, "but if you're willing to put it in my hand, you underestimate how… — S.U. Pacat Knife Copy Share Image
“As the heavy latticed iron beetled above their heads, Damen found himself wanting it, wanting disruption, a cry of outrage, or of… — S.U. Pacat Feeling Traitor Copy Share Image
“This place sickened him. Anywhere else, you simply killed your enemy with a sword. Or poisoned him, if you had the honourless… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“Laurent fought like he talked. The danger lay in the way he used his mind: there was not one thing he did… — S.U. Pacat Fought Copy Share Image
“He was not wearing the woollen cap. His newly minted hair was uncovered, and he looked as fresh as he had emerging… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“Why? Do you want to spar? We can keep it friendly," Damen said. "No," said Laurent.” — S.U. Pacat Friendship Copy Share Image
“You're so loyal to him. Why is that?" "I'm not a turncoat Akielon dog," said Aimeric.” — S.U. Pacat Loyal Copy Share Image
“Stop enjoying yourself," Damen murmured. "We're going to be killed, any minute." "Giant animal," said Laurent. "Stop it.” — S.U. Pacat Killed Copy Share Image
“We could try some other arrangement." "You're right: it should be me in front and you carrying the horse.” — S.U. Pacat Carrying Copy Share Image
“Damen to Jord about Laurent: 'He needs me,' said Damen. 'I don't care if you tell the world.” — S.U. Pacat Prince Copy Share Image
“Auguste had fought with honour. He had been the one honourable man on a treacherous field.” — S.U. Pacat Honour Copy Share Image
“Enguerran looked up at Damen. The last time they had faced one another, Enguerran had been trying to bar Damen from Touars's… — S.U. Pacat Business Copy Share Image
“By this time, the camp was cleared, and the newly pitched tents looked like softly glowing globes, the light from lamps inside… — S.U. Pacat Camp Copy Share Image
“It’s not naive to trust your family.’ ‘I promise you, it is,’ said Laurent. ‘But I wonder, is it less naive than… — S.U. Pacat Family Copy Share Image
“My scorn and contempt,' said Laurent, 'are not in need of your leniency. Lord Touars, you face me in my own kingdom,… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“Can you stand? We need to move out. It's not safe for you here. Too many people want to kill you.' After… — S.U. Pacat Captive-prince Copy Share Image
“And any hope Damen had that Laurent could control this scene ended as Laurent's face shuttered, as his eyes went cold, and… — S.U. Pacat Hope Copy Share Image
“The doors closed, behind him; he turned, and saw Laurent. His stomach dropped, a moment of confused shock--he'd never expected to see… — S.U. Pacat Copy Share Image
“Why do you give me good advice?" asked Laurent. Isn't that why you brought me with you? Instead of speaking those words… — S.U. Pacat Good advice Copy Share Image
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