Now I Rise (The Conqueror's Saga, #2)

by Kiersten White

It is my greatest prayer that someday you will know enough of love to recognize when it is freely given.”

I cannot imagine a god who hates anything that is love, any way we find to take tender care of each other. I want you to find that same love, and I never want you to hate yourself for any love that is in you.”

“I think the city fell down on my head.” Radu laughed in relief. “It did. But you Byzantines are remarkably hardheaded.”