Redemptor (Raybearer, #2)

by Jordan Ifueko

‘Do not ask how many people you will save,’ ” I said. “‘Ask, To what world will you save them?’

“The only difference between a murderer and a hero is who tells the story.”

“I once promised,” he said, “that I would never ask you to be less than who you are. But if you set yourself on fire to warm a frozen world, I will not stand by and watch you burn.” “Then don’t watch.” I traced the stern ridges of his features, clearing a curl from his hooded brow. “Stand with me.”

“B-But . . . what good is a v-voice with no st-story to tell?”