Ghostwater (Cradle, #5)

by Will Wight

“Can’t make it far without taking any risks.”

Excuse me, madam. It seems that I will no longer need your assistance.”

Might even make you smarter, which ah...no offense, but...I mean, you should just take a drink.

Seemed cruel. She'd have expected a Monarch to kill a rebellious daughter straight and true, which would be the end of it.

And I can see your face so much more clearly now! It’s…well, at least you have a wonderful spirit. Yes, indeed. That spirit of yours, wow.”