The Stars Are Dying (Nytefall Trilogy #1)

by Chloe C. Peñaranda

“When falls Night, the world will drown in Starlight,”

“When falls Night, the world will drown in Starlight,”

“You’re right about some things. I don’t give a damn about your friend’s life, but let’s call my stalking of you an infatuation. So hate me, fight me—the truth? I want you to fucking despise me. Your anger is my pleasure, your darkness is my light, and I hope you use it without apology to right every wrong you’ve endured, starting with this.”

“Only when the crown shifts will your heart and loyalty be tested. Not all written pasts are true, and not all futures told are certain.”

I couldn’t move. Both because of the drumming in my head and the helpless sorrow that had clouded over me in my pitiful state. Would I ever truly break free? I had tried to be brave and strong, but I was hiding from the frightened girl who still lived within me. The one who harbored regret for leaving,

because while the rafters of Hektor’s manor were a lonely place, they were safe and warm, and a part of me still yearned to be there. I was a fool for ever thinking I could be something more. Something on my own. Hektor had been right.

I thought I’d have the strength to look at you and not fall.

But I looked at you … and I plummeted. I didn’t stand a chance.”