Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)

by Rebecca Yarros

“Get stronger in wielding, and you’ll be able to do it, too. There’s nowhere in existence you could go that I wouldn’t find you, Violence.”

There’s no way he would have designed that saddle, spent all that time training me to fight and fly, if he didn’t feel something.

“Besides, with all that pretending, I’m sure we’ll eventually forget last night ever happened.”

“You’re going to be the death of me.”

Out of lust and need and the ache in my chest I’m terrified to define, but sure, necessity works.

There’s more than one way to fall. Shit. That ache in my chest burns brighter than the power coursing through my veins. I’m in love with Xaden.

I’m only looking at you.”

“Oh gods.” “Which one are you calling out for?” he asks against my flesh. “Because it’s just you and me in this room, Vi, and I don’t share.”

You’ve saved my life and now it’s my turn. No matter what you think of me for keeping secrets, we’re friends, Violet.”