Valor (The Faithful and the Fallen, #2)

by John Gwynne

‘Before the battle you warned us about what side we were choosing.’ ‘Yes,’ Veradis said. ‘I did.’ ‘I would give you the same advice,’ Maquin said, then disappeared into the forest.

‘All men feel fear,’ Corban said. ‘Gar told me that. It’s what you do about it–stand or run, fight or give up–that’s what makes you a coward or hero. Without fear there is no courage.’

This world may be full of greed and tragedy and darkness, but I am fortunate beyond measure to have such people about me.