The Hunger of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #2)

by John Gwynne

“We are none of us born warriors,” Orka muttered. “It is the world that makes us so.”

“Strange, that their cruelty will bring about their own downfall.”

“If more made that choice, in their head and hearts, to live a peaceful life with those they love and value, and just allow others to do the same.”

Not all courage is found with a sword in your fist,

He stood and fought his fear. There is much to respect in that,”

Real courage is to feel fear, but to stand and face it, not run from it.

Life is a knife’s edge, and all can change with the thrust of a blade.”

“I would cross the oceans of the world for you,” he said, stroking her cheek with a slabbed hand. “Only death would stop me.”