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If you are outnumbered or overwhelmed, or if all seems lost, just keep moving. Onward, until the very last breath.
“Mortal women have so few opportunities. Everyone always told me I was lucky to be born onto a wider path.” He glanced at me, his expression softening. “But it doesn’t feel wider when it’s a path you didn’t choose.”
“Words can cut as deeply as a blade, you know. So can titles, or influence, or one’s appearance. Especially here at court. Some Corbois refuse to even wear weapons, because they think it makes them look weak.”
“But rest assured, my Queen, when I do kiss you, there will be no confusion. You will know that I have claimed you—and I won’t have any desire to deny it.”
“The Blessed Mother sacrificed her life to be with the man she loved. I fear she might strike me dead if I told you to walk away.”
“A Descended mate is forever. We do not give our heart away unless we are certain, beyond all doubt, that the person we choose will stand by our side no matter what fate the Kindred have in store for us, in this life and all that comes after.” Shards of his magic clashed in his gaze. “I will not presume to tell you who to choose, I can only hope that you have friends, as I did, who care about you enough to tell you when you’re being a blind fool.”
“You could try to look a little less pleased with yourself every time you turn a new member of my family against me. Sorae used to adore me. Now when I use the front entrance, she tries to take a bite out of my arm.”
“That if a man made you doubt whether his love for you would survive anything, he does not deserve you.”
