A Torch Against the Night (An Ember in the Ashes, #2)

by Sabaa Tahir

“Children are born to break their mothers’ hearts, my boy.

“You are my temple,” I murmur as I kneel beside her. “You are my priest. You are my prayer. You are my release.”

“You slew a demon, Tas of the north.” I kneel beside him. “I am proud to fight by your side.