The Torch that Ignites the Stars (Arcane Ascension, #3)

by Andrew Rowe

As usual, Patrick was the voice of reason, and no one listened to him.

“Sure, and dying is the most efficient way to end an adventure. That doesn’t mean it’s the best way.”

“My choices were simple enough. I could do nothing, or I could do something that might help in a small way. And given those choices, well, there isn’t really any choice at all, is there?”

I wasn’t afraid of much back then in general. Such is the strength and the flaw of an unburdened youth.