Lured by the Dusk (Tower Knights, #3)

by Angela J. Ford

One thing you must learn, Tanith, is that, given the opportunity to change, most people would rather keep things as they are, keep the status quo. Because change is frightening, it tears down all defenses and forces one to begin anew, to rebuild, and that takes work. No one wants to do the work or deal with the repercussions of their actions and deeds, just as you’re angry with me for punishing you for your crime.”