A Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreakers, #1)

by Brigid Kemmerer

“I am always surprised to discover that when the world seems darkest, there exists the greatest opportunity for light.”

“Did I do the wrong thing?” I say, and my voice is rough and quiet. “When Rhen told you to kill that man. Should I have let you do it?”

“You are merciful and kind. But kindness and mercy always find their limit, beyond which they turn to weakness and fear.” “Where’s the limit?” I say softly. His eyes find mine. “That answer is different for each of us.”

My duty is to bleed so you do not.

“Do not remember this moment, my lady. The important ones are all that came before.”