Hunger in His Blood (Brides of the Kylorr, #3)

by Zoey Draven

Besides…even if it’s a little broken, that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful again.”

“Be careful with her. I don’t think she’s had an easy life…but I also think she’s too naive for someone like you. For this life. For your life.”

“And she doesn’t deserve to be broken,” Maudoric finished. “You wouldn’t mean to do it. But she’s not hardened enough to withstand it.”

“There will be no ridiculous fantasies of a courtship or of love, do you understand?” he asked. I nearly flinched. “You’re young, but you’re not that young. Don’t romanticize this—or me. Certainly not me. I’ll only disappoint you.”

“Even when you think you have nothing, you are rich in imagination and more wealthy if you’re creative. That is the key to a happy, content life. At least I think so.”

I’d been a dreamer for too long. And now I was crashing back down to reality. Why was I surprised when that impact scattered me into millions of fragmented pieces?

you are more forgiving than anyone I’ve ever met. It’s not a weakness; it’s a strength. It means you have an open heart. It would be a shame to close it because of fear.”