A Strange and Stubborn Endurance (The Tithenai Chronicles #1)

by Foz Meadows

Given the choice between facing down another bear and listening to Riya pass judgement on his sexual habits, he felt certain he’d take the bear. At the very least, Cae thought sourly, I’d flip a coin.

“Should have done unsinks no boats,”

“You’re not an inconvenience, Velasin. You’re my husband.” “Many Ralian women claim that the one is synonymous with the other.” Caethari snorted. “That’s because many Ralian women are married to Ralian men.”

“You fainted?” “Only a little.” “You fainted.” “Yes.” “Out of the way of a crossbow bolt?” “I am a man,” croaked Velasin, with as much dignity as he could muster under the circumstances, “of many talents.”