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I wouldn’t be standing here if I’d quit every time something seemed impossible to overcome.
“You need to understand the politics of our enemies, the strategies of defending our outposts from constant attack, and have a thorough knowledge of both recent and current battles.
“Without accurate depictions of our front lines, reliable information with which to make strategic decisions, and—most importantly—veracious details to document our history for the good of future generations, we’re doomed, not only as a kingdom but as a society.”
“Now get in the seat and actually hold on this time, or no one is going to believe that I’ve actually chosen you,”
The sass is EVERYTHING
“There’s no need to shout. I can hear you just fine. The entire mountain can probably hear you.”
then slide down on my butt like he’s a bumpy piece of lethal playground equipment,
“Touch me without permission, and you’ll spend the rest of your life regretting it.”
Period queen. Set those boundaries
“You choose the oddest times to defend her, Aetos.” Xaden all but rolls his eyes as he looks at Dain. “And the most convenient times not to.”
My teeth sink into my bottom lip and I debate rubbing against him like a cat in heat while demanding he appease this unimaginable ache.
“Would you pretty, pretty please teach me how to shield before I accidentally climb you like a tree and we both wake up with regrets?”
“Fuck it.”
Ugh YES
“I hear you’re having trouble wielding.”
Thats the first thing you say?!
“Do you boys just want to whip it out and measure? It would be faster.”
You’re not anything that needs to be fixed.
“Leave for me, Violet.”
SWOONING
changed?” Frustration tightens my grip on the mug. “When exactly did you decide not to ruin me?” “Maybe it was when I saw Oren holding a knife to your throat,” he says. “Or maybe it was when I realized the bruises on your neck were fingerprints and wanted to kill them all over again just so I could do it slowly. Maybe it was the first time I recklessly kissed you or when I realized I’m fucked because I can’t stop thinking about doing more than just kissing you.” My breath catches at his admission, but he just sighs, lets his head fall back against the wall. “Does it even matter when, as long
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The next day, I ask him what his favorite food is in the middle of Battle Brief, using our mental connection. Pretty sure I hear him drop something at the back of the room before he answers. “Chocolate cake. Stop being weird.”
Whatever you feel is natural. Allow yourself to feel it but then let it go.
“Stop being so fucking honorable and fuck me, Xaden.”
Oh-
“I don’t deserve you.” His arm curls around my hips and he tugs me closer. “But I’m going to keep you all the same.”
“I’m going to keep you,” he promises, just like he did last night. Or was it this morning? “You’re mine, Violet.” I lift my chin. “Only if you’re mine.” “I’ve been yours for longer than you could ever imagine.”
“I’m not saying we won’t fight or you won’t want to throw those daggers at me when I’m inevitably an ass, but I swear I will always strive to do better.”
