Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes, #1)

by Sara Raasch

“Not wanting to forget how horrible it is to kill someone is part of what makes you a good soldier.” “Did you just—” My fist relaxes. “You just called me a soldier. A good soldier.” Sir’s lips shudder in his version of a smile. “Don’t let that incapacitate you either.” The sun dries the water on my cheeks and starts to singe my skin again. This is a weirdly peaceful moment for Sir and me. I fight down the giddiness that threatens to ruin it. “Should we hug or something?” Sir rolls his eyes. “Get your weapon. We head for Cordell.”

Skirts were probably invented as a device to keep women from running away.

“Well, I hope we get plenty of time alone together so you can convince me of your charm.” My eyes flash wide when I hear what I said. “Oh. No. I mean—well, I mean that, but not as presumptuously as it sounded.” Theron bobs his head. “We have all the time you desire, Lady Meira. I will not rush you.”

This doesn’t send warning bells? And they took her weapon!? I would be on high alert at this point. She’s just.. getting jelly in her legs from pretty boy smiles!