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That was the reason Mother gave for sending him to spend a year with Duchess Tavorai on the Isle of Tavoc in the first place.
That’s one fault in Bellamy’s talent. He can’t see null-collar charms or other negating magic.
He can nullify other magic.
causes the purple eyes characteristic of the Draskoran heartland.
need it to fly and breathe fire too.
Bellamy always resented being babied by his family, but right now, all he wants is for someone to take care of him.
Maybe a cave. But so far, adventure is far less convenient than he always thought it would be. Less excitement and romance, more terror and damp.
At least five dukes and generals would love Rakos dead or demoted, whether Rakos disagreed with them in strategy meetings or insulted them at stupid banquets.
This is close enough to treason that Rakos hasn’t told anyone, not even Sarka, but he doesn’t want to take Sarka to war again.
unless it’s for a far better cause than the last war.
Rakos didn’t like that look on Bell. Some deep-rooted protective instinct urged Rakos to agree.
he would have picked a less ridiculous secret identity.
“You’re a nice person.”
So rarely allowed to reach his limits, Bellamy doesn’t know what they are.
He’s never wanted to bother anyone, even though he’s been causing trouble by his very existence since he was born. He’s never wanted other people to bother him either. Sometimes the last thing he wants is for people to ask how he feels.
Rakos laughs, the sound once again vibrating through Bellamy’s very soul.
For all Rakos’s talk about leaving Bellamy behind, he hasn’t yet. Maybe that means something. Or maybe Bellamy’s just been lulled into complacency by those amazing hands.
Rakos feels absurdly guilty for dampening his sense of wonder.
the way he just needs to be comforted and coaxed a little—but not coddled.
Orthin’s slums feel darker, more oppressive, the farther Rakos gets from Bell.
Irenka sent me south to find you.”
But he can’t help wondering whether Bell has found a place to sleep.
he’s never been a very good person to rely on.
and Claude still freaked out when she learned of it.
How cruel of Rakos to return when he’s only going to abandon Bellamy again.
"it is cruel to have made me want to live...."
The only thing keeping the blade outside instead of inside the woman’s throat is Rakos’s memory of the waystation fight. Violence disturbs Bell,
There’s a sick pallor to his face again, and Rakos hates seeing him like this.
Rakos can’t trust anyone else to protect him.
“Because I left something very important, and I didn’t realize it until now.” “What was it?” Bell asks. “You,” Rakos answers simply.
“Of course, I killed her. I’ll kill anyone who hurts you.”
the room shouldn’t have only one bed.
Lets goooo
Pity, Bellamy thinks.
Suddenly, Bellamy isn’t sure who he is without his family surrounding him.
Bellamy hasn’t had many chances to make mistakes. If he got lost, someone would find him through the vines. If he stumbled, someone would catch him before he so much as skinned his knee.
but Rakos is still the most attractive man Bellamy’s ever met.
with a few brave exceptions.
That loose strand of hair slides over Rakos’s
Even now, Bell is a wisp of a flower, petals spread bright. Far too attractive in Rakos’s coat. Rakos should pluck him before the wind carries him away.
That’s why Rakos keeps looking over at Bell every few moments.
Bellamy’s guilt feels unimportant when Rakos devours him like this.
Should it really matter that Rakos touched his face so gently during the festival?
As if he owes it to these three corpses—these three people—to witness their remains.
“Funny. There should be crows.”
Like they’re bound into purely physical communication.
And it’s terrifying, how comforting he finds Rakos’s embrace.
the way he always looks so surprised to feel so good.
But there’s nothing sleepy about the way he drops to a seat beside Rakos—nearly on Rakos—and rests a possessive hand on Rakos’s thigh.
Rakos wants to cover Bell’s hands in his. When Bell bite his lip, Rakos wants to be the one biting instead.
Rakos would love to see just how bold Bell can get.
All Bellamy needs is the certainty that he’s the one drawing that sound from Rakos’s throat.
