Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)

by Rebecca Yarros

“They choose for reasons they don’t see fit to share with us.” He pushes off his desk. “And not all strength is physical, Violet.”

And Xaden walks onto the mat.

Screamingggg

And when others are quick to stand in front of me, Xaden always stands at my side, trusting me to hold my own.

period