More on this book
Community
Kindle Notes & Highlights
I feel something extra in the girl there, the small Flame with a strong Gift, and though it frustrates me, I leave it alone for now.
“I would never harm you. I couldn’t even if I wanted to. You’re mine. Nothing changes that.”
“Soothsayer. It's been an age, or maybe even three, since I last saw you. I was kind of hoping I wouldn't run into you in this lifetime. I'd rather deal with the shadow boys than you.”
“That is the difference between this time and last. This time, we’re going to survive this. All of us. I’m not going to kill the vessel. I’m going to use it to keep you forever.”
“We return for the Eternal. We return because it calls out to us. The thought of a lonely existence for my Bonded is unthinkable. While the Eternal returns, so shall we.”
“There is no use being here unless we're together. There is no me without you.”
“I waited for you. We all waited for this lifetime, for these vessels… and for you. You are as vital to me as the bond within you. Without question, I see that clearly now.”
A hundred lifetimes with these men wouldn't be enough. A thousand lifetimes with all of them together would only be the beginning of what I need from them. Even as the situation around us becomes dire, I already know that I would choose this life of ours.
The black stain of my god-bond creeps up my throat, and a smirk stretches across my lips as I see the blood running freely out of his nose. It all makes me look like the demon the General is so sure that I am, and I’m more than happy to play the part. I wish I could kill the cunt myself. “Well, well. I didn't think it was possible for someone to goad North into that sort of attack, but I suppose if anyone could do it, it would be you.” The General stares up at me in pure loathing, and I relish it… right until he opens his fat mouth. “With any luck, Athena has killed that little bitch bond of
...more
A hand slowly wraps around the top of my arm and draws me up until I'm standing with my side pressed against Nox’s as he sends through the mind connection, Burn it all to the ground, Oleander. Burn it, and let's be done with it.
“I will never have to make that decision because I will never let it come down to a choice between my Bonded or my child. I will sacrifice everything else instead. I will never, ever do that to my children, and I already know my Bonded feels the same way because she’s a good person… The very best. I will never put myself before them. All you’re proving is your weak character. I hope you rot down here, but know that if you do get out, you should stay very far away from me, because it was not at my request. I will let my shadows consume you the moment they see you.”
“Fine. Tell me the plan, the whole thing. We’re not leaving this room until I’m positive there’s no holes in it. If anything happens to my Bonded out there, I’ll let the shadows consume everything until we’re all in Hell. It’s the least we’ll deserve.”