Nightbane (Lightlark, #2)

by Alex Aster

entirely too aware eyes.

“Emotion undoes control,”

Isla believed her. She would believe anything that came out of her mouth.

“Love, you seem to be under some delusion that you are anything less than extraordinary.

“I wish you could see yourself the way I do. You would never doubt yourself again.”

“And because of him, I’m helping you.”

Cleo looked at her and frowned. “I’m loyal only to myself,” she said.

So many secrets, trapped between you. But, just like this wall, they too will one day give way and unravel and fall . . . leaving quite a mess and madness.

“Her memories are the key. They unlock the world. Everything—why they are coming, what they will do with Lightlark, the weapon they already have, how to stop them—is in her mind. All she must do is remember. Everything.”

vault will change everything . . . if you can find the strength to open it for good.”