A Touch of Poison (Shadows of the Tenebris Court, #2)

by Clare Sager

“The poison and the magic have… fused in your system. You will poison anyone you touch.”

“So, what? I have to touch you every day in order to stay alive?” My words dissolved into laughter, because it was the most incredibly fucking ridiculous sentence I’d said in my entire life.

Any destruction I turned upon her, I made into the little deaths that she made such sweet sounds for.

“They don’t have experience of dealing with humans and their pretty, lying mouths.”

The rules for Elfhame were clear: bargains were currency, lies were weapons, and your heart was your greatest weakness.

Did it serve you to keep quiet?” I had no answer. “Or did your silence just serve others and their comfort?”

Her laugh was dismissive, as if everyone did such things. “I was terrified the whole time.” “We only get to be brave when we’re afraid.”

People just want something that will benefit them now rather than enduring the pain of wanting.”

I might not be able to speak about my feelings, but I could damn well eat them.

“Are you trying to tell me they’re fully booked? I didn’t see many deer in the stables.” “No, but I want you in my bed.”

“I want you, body, heart, and soul. I want to worship you as you deserve to be worshipped. Adore you as you deserve to be adored. Love you as you deserve to be loved.”

“At your feet, all rules kneel. I’m no hero, Katherine, but, please, let me be your villain.”

“Katherine,” he murmured against my skin, “I love you. Beyond all reason. Beyond all control. Beyond everything. I love you.”