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“With gilded blood, pray upon a demon’s heart, for it very well might save you.”
Book 2 reference
Half-gods bleed gold, that’s a given.
The demigods are on the brink of extinction.
The wicked creatures were sent to Faultore by Pluto, God of the Underworld, himself. Perhaps it’s because the gods despise their grim brother, that their offspring naturally fight with Pluto’s creations. At least, that’s one of the assumptions.
easter egg
The Blood Knight has killed me in twenty-time loops—a cruel curse that I’ve found myself trapped in.
Vines of ivy grow along the windowsills, thanks to the knights who are descendants of Ceres, the Goddess of Agriculture. The presence of a child of Ceres alone springs life to any dwelling that is unlikely to have it. Most of the demigods are uncertain of who our parents are until we start to show signs of our gifts.
I want to do something besides fight and train to no avail.
I’ve watched each of them die so many times. I can’t experience it again.
Trauma
But you can only die so many times before all of your hope is stolen away.
It would’ve been nice if I had the ability like the children of Apollo, God of the Sun. They can light small areas as if they themselves are lanterns.
the four dead demigods that were found that night in Florum ignited the war between our kingdoms. Two demon corpses were found that night as well.
easter egg
Only a select few of the demons are known to drink the blood of demigods.
I’m done doing what’s wrong just because I’m told to. For once I want to listen to my heart.
yes girl
His eyes linger on my long silver hair.
I believe I am a daughter to the Goddess of Fertility, Venus.”
An heir of Venus is considered of the rarest demigod blood, above royalty even, for the sole fact that she could conceive offspring easily.
Kalel’s amber eyes find me over his shoulder and the softness in them flickers as the muscles in his jaw feather. “I wish it wasn’t you, little godling.”
The sacred oath is a power all beings with holy blood hold to make with another willing party. It’s used when trust needs to be established. Both individuals must have the desire for the bond, or it won’t work. It will tie his life to mine, so he can trust me not to try to kill him. If I die, he’ll be fine, but I can’t hurt him.
“You know, you really are such a pretty little thing for being so vile. Far more broken and ignorant than I thought you’d be. Tell me, have you heard of me?”
I can relate to that—never really belonging somewhere entirely.
Same
“You’re not my prisoner, Alira. You are going to be my wife. Even if we don’t like one another, I will respect your status as my equal.”
Feminism
he sounds as displeased with the circumstances as I feel.
People missing this. He does NOT want to force her into having his children.
“If hurting me will soothe the pain that wreaks havoc in you, then hurt me, Kalel. You’ll find there’s not much left inside me that can be broken.”
It’s always the same. They always turn into blush-colored cherry blossoms. I can only use it against foes who’ve touched me. Once contact is made, and our soul essences have met, I can turn them into flowers.
So original!
That’s right, when I was a young godling, I dreamed of becoming a dressmaker.
Hoping she gets to live her dream
But once upon a time, a demon told me I could be whatever I wanted when I grew up. I wanted dances, princes, lovely dresses with wine and royalty. Things that I only read about in the house mother’s fairytale books.
We love a man that supports what women want
“Devourers are the few breeds of demon that are immortal.
Why are all beasts of this world after our holy blood?
It’s not even a question for me. I can’t let her die.
Then I hear her voice. Clear as morning dew. Please don’t let me die, Kalel. My heart twists and a surge of power thrums through my bones. Did she just pray to me?
easter egg? mates?
“You don’t remember, do you?” he asks with a broken smile.
easter egg
A will-o’-the-wisp? I’ve heard tales of them and how they flourish out here in the Eastern plains, leading souls to their doom or salvation.
He will kill you. He was born to kill all half-gods. It’s been written in the stars, and this is your only warning.” Mercury’s words weigh my shoulders down and make my stomach curl with dread.
“It is a peculiar curse, isn’t it? Powerful. Only a deity can cast one like that, I would think.”
I hate the way he looks at her.
jealous
His eyes trail up the hill our army is marching up, and his gaze softens the moment they land on her. On my little godling.
Nikolai lyingggg
Those are the moments that shape us the most, aren’t they? The pain. Suffering. You can’t truly relate to something unless you experience it for yourself.
“Please leave, and do not harm any more demons. They are… my friends,” I say carefully as I extend my hand to the dragon. It nudges my palm, then slowly blinks at me as if it’s saying it understands.
Dragon whisperer
“Alira, peace bringer and a dragon tamer!”
She chose to stay. She chose me.
Feeding is always intimate with her. It has never been like this with anyone else, but it is with her.
“I wanted to be a dressmaker. I would change my decision if I could.”
His face is empty of emotion. “How could you forget? I even placed my jacket on your shoulders, and yet you still didn’t remember.”
Awe poor Kalel
Pluto saved him? The god of the underworld hasn’t been spotted in centuries. Why did he show up at that moment?
easter egg
Kalel remembered me.
Always
Nikolai kisses away the last of my tears and smiles down at me.
love triangle book 2?
Nikolai stares at me with desire. I try my best not to pay attention to his wanton gaze.
I feel like Nikolai will be a problem
Tessa shrugs. “It’s not like he’s the only demon with eyes, Alira.” I lift a brow at her in the mirror. She tilts her head back and laughs. “Oh, you didn’t know? Just because you’re marrying the duke doesn’t mean a prince or other high lord can’t take you from him
Ewww hell no
I’m only the most revered knight because he sends me out on every battle, hoping I’ll perish.
Another devilstone? Where are they coming from?
second book easter egg?
