Siege and Storm (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #2)

by Leigh Bardugo

“No, Alina. You came here for Ravka. For the firebird. To lead the Second Army.” He tapped the sun over his heart. “I came here for you. You’re my flag. You’re my nation.

The Darkling was standing behind Mal. I stiffened. Mal pulled back. “What?” he said. “Nothing. I just…” I trailed off. I didn’t know what to say. The Darkling was still there. “Tell him you see me when he takes you in his arms,” he said. I squeezed my eyes shut.