Of Empires and Dust (The Bound and The Broken, #4)

by Ryan Cahill

If a man didn’t stand for what he believed in, didn’t stand for what was right, then what was the point in standing at all?

“You always stood back up. And I was so gods damn proud of you every time. I need you to stand back up again, little brother.”

“I didn’t say it to you enough, but all I ever wanted was to be like you. Strong, kind, brave – calm. I won’t fail you, I swear it. If I can be half of what you were, I’ll be lucky. I love you, brother. With all my heart.

“You have always been a brother to me. I love you like my own blood, and I’m sorry I wasn’t there when you needed me. I will be from now on.”

Gods and demons warred over the world he loved, and he would burn them all to save it.

Fire and fury, Valerys. These gods will know fear.