Lady of Shadows (Lady of Darkness, #2)

by Melissa K. Roehrich

There were times she could swear she saw a black panther lying at the foot of the bed.

Spirit animal?

Cyrus waved his hand dismissively. “If his Highness has not heard language before then he is more pampered than I originally thought.” Cyrus

I like him

He had kept secrets from her. So many secrets.

Secrets you refused to hear

“Is that the reason, or are the effects of taking that Mark without a companion already coming into play?” Briar asked

I hope it wont be a whole book of this but i bet it will be. Ugh

“I have told you everything.” Before the words had even finished leaving his lips, he felt a searing jolt of pain shoot through his left hand. Gritting his teeth, he pushed it from his mind. “Come, let’s have some tea.”

Why couldnt he say "almost everything "

“It’s real, Love. Not a dream. He is here. I know you need him right now.”

Gah. I love sorin

“My pet,” he said with a slight smile, “how lovely you look this evening.” Scarlett looked behind her again.

Okay.this is different fantasy magic . I like it but hate mikale

“When you learn who had your mother killed, then you will know the answer to that.”

What the f?. Also she better go tell sorin about this. No more secrets

“Why can you not just give me a straight answer?” “Because I am trying to keep you safe, Callan. I am trying to protect you. It is all to keep you safe.”

Oh violet shut up. Oops wrong book. Oh calla stop being a penis

All stars are born in the dark, Scarlett. The darkness allows us to see them. You decide if they are worth fighting for.”

Love

“I think you might be mine though,” she said, as sleep finally overtook her.

Was she going to say soulmate or twinflame

He has a mountain home up in the highest peaks.

Acotar. Facepalm

Both males whirled to see a mortal man leaning against a tree, his hands in his pockets. A man Sorin recognized. Mikale.

Wtf? I cant wait til they kill him. I pray its this bookbut i bet it is book4

We weren’t in the Trials. You aren’t even in the Trials. You are the only one with a Mark.”

But are they in the trials like in zodiac? Fate tests them unknowingly to them

“Such power you wield. Yet you, Prince of Fire, there is something extra in your blood. Faint, but it is there.” Those eyes of hers fixed on him, and her half smile grew slightly.

Interesting

It was true. The Avonleyans had used ancient blood magic to strip her of her magical abilities and had given them to others, creating entirely new bloodlines— Shifters and Witches.

Love this. Cool

“I have done nothing…yet.” The smile that filled his face was wicked and horrifying. “What will you do?” “To get you back where you belong, my pet? I have been authorized to do whatever it takes.”

Briar better not die

Scarlett took another step towards him. Her shadows swirled around her. “What does that mean?” she asked quietly.

What in the actual f is she doing ?

But he had a twin flame. Somewhere out there. And despite her conversation with Eliza, if she ventured down that road, should his twin flame come along, the urge to kill her on sight would be strong.

Gah. Is she dumb or scared? She is young

“I. Do. Not. Care,” she repeated, enunciating each word. “You all can go to hell.”

19. Can we get a 30 year old mfc?

“No one knows. We assume so since it is a Witch,” Rayner replied, “but it appears differently to everyone.”

Gah. Acotar.

In the center of the room stood a woman. Stood Juliette.

sigh.good choice

“Just because you have a destination, is it not your own choice of how to get there? Or what to do once you’ve arrived?”

Thank you

“It is my choice not to go there at all,” Scarlett snapped back.

Child

What would you give to have that night play out differently?” “Anything,” Scarlett whispered, watching Juliette carefully.

Oh shit

“Because Eliné is the one who hid most of them. Queen Henna disguised the seven keys, and her daughter can restore them. Eliné entrusted one to each bloodline. Queen Selinya hid the other two, but you can find them.”

Well hello harry potter. Lets go find 7 horcruxes

“It means,” Hazel said, her voice softer than it had been all day, “that you know my son and that it is time for him to return.”

Cass

“I am yours, and you are mine. I choose you, above all others. Always.”

Next instagram caption

“Scarlett, I love you like the stars love the night. All the way through the darkness,”

Sigh. Heart in eyes

Scarlett’s toes curled in her boots at the promise those words held.

This is for ali

The Oracle is simply the most powerful, the most ancient of them, but any Witch would have some sort of Seer gift, even if it is not their dominant one,” Sorin explained.

Cassius?

“Beatrix can still sanctify a marriage so that it is official for…political purposes, until the twin flame bond is Anointed,” Sorin answered.

I dont know why but i love this

Scarlett went rigid beside him. “Do you take a tonic?” “Yes, Scarlett,” he answered softly, stroking a finger down her cheek. “I take a monthly aid.”

This is for court and bri. Lol

“Oh my gods.” Her hands came up and covered her face, but he could see the slight flush to her cheeks. “I do not even want to know why you know about Fae menstrual cycles,”

Reminder how young she is

“Ass up, my queen,” he crooned,

Well thats hot

“A watery prison, a locked away king, a world walker’s book,” Cyrus said, mulling the words over. “Any ideas?”

Nope. Scar's dad. Down in the hidden library .

“You are a child who is playing queen,” Nakoa continued

Thats cus she is 19 and there has yet to been a 30something badass MFC. #notbitter

“I left them in the care of a powerful Witch and Death’s Shadow, hidden and warded in the heart of the Black Syndicate, where I was raised and trained and where the darkest of souls watch over them.

I wish my life could have cool dramatic scenes like this

Diving so deep so quickly was going to have serious consequences, and soon.

Why cant they just take a fucking nap?

“Who are the Maraan Lords?” Rayner cut in quietly.

Finally someone asks this. Mikale?

He forced himself to hold back his retort about Sorin being able to follow her.

Do you think Callan knows he is such a penishead? I know he is probably goin to have a large roll soon but gah i wish he would take the long black train home.

“Why would you need me when you have him?” he sneered.

Just stab him in the arm or something not life threatening. Just make him stop being a whiney brat

“We will not need you or your Court or your people,” he snarled. He turned on his heel.

Omg. I take back my last note. Stab him in the eye ball

Sorin tilted his head back and laughed. “Three hundred sixty-three years old.”

And she is 19. Why is it that an 80 year old man and a 20 year woman is gross? But a 344 age gap feels hot . Teach me old man ;)

Deimas was a Maraan King.”

Trapped King?

“The first one… He had just arrived here. Was fresh off a ship.

Smelly man. I remember you

“You think that Mikale is a Maraan Lord?”

Boom

“Go talk to them, Sorin,” she said with a jerk of her chin. “Take Cyrus and Eliza with you.”

She is going to leave them

Colton’s lips curled into a sinister grin, revealing his fangs. “To confirm the Prince of Fire’s identity.”

That makes me nervous

Two left. She could feel herself lagging, exhaustion seeping into her being. She’d get information from these last two and then Travel back to Sorin. She’d collapse into his arms and apologize for what she’d done and beg him to touch her to get the feel of Lennox’s hands off of her.

This wont happen.you will be captured any min now