Firebird (The Fire That Binds, #1)

by Juliette Cross

One day, your gift will turn the tide of war. It will help vanquish the enemy. It will strike fear into the hearts of fierce, dangerous men.”

You may not mean to, Malina, but that fire burning in your eyes is a challenge to any man.

I’d rather walk into the fire than have it chase and burn me as I ran away.

For we have hearts greater than they know, that fire cannot burn, that spilled blood cannot show.”

No chains or pain will ever hold us here. If we ever hold the sword, it is us they will fear.”

Scars show strength. That you can survive pain and injury. That your body is strong and can take on more.”