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“The things that really shake the human soul aren't beauty or kindness. Although such things are certainly moving, but those feelings don't last long. But... anger or sadness are different. They leave an undelible mark. Even after the wound heals... you can never forget the pain completely.”
― Mars, Vol. 5
― Mars, Vol. 5
“And tell Rowan,” Aelin said, fighting her own sob, “that I'm sorry I lied. But tell him it was all borrowed time anyway. Even before today, I knew it was all just borrowed time, but I still wish we'd had more of it.” She fought past her trembling mouth. “Tell him he has to fight. He must save Terrasen, and remember the vows he made to me. And tell him . . . tell him thank you—for walking that dark path with me back to the light.”
― Empire of Storms
― Empire of Storms
“For someone so violent, he has a gentle face, doesn't he?”
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“If a castle gets destroyed, you just build a new one. If you wanted me to I'd build them over and over. Let's build them together.”
― Mars, Vol. 8
― Mars, Vol. 8
“How could you not know I wanted you?"
Never in her life had Lorelei been subjected to so many emotions at once. "How could I have possibly known? If you truly wanted me" - she stumbled over the words - "why have you bene such a menace all this time?"
"Because you despise me! You think me beneath you. I could see it in your eyes, and I... God, I would have done anything to earn your respect, your attention. I just wanted you to look at me." Sylvia floundered for a moment. "When you do, I... It's terrifying. It's exhilarating. You're like something out of a nightmare.”
― A Dark and Drowning Tide
Never in her life had Lorelei been subjected to so many emotions at once. "How could I have possibly known? If you truly wanted me" - she stumbled over the words - "why have you bene such a menace all this time?"
"Because you despise me! You think me beneath you. I could see it in your eyes, and I... God, I would have done anything to earn your respect, your attention. I just wanted you to look at me." Sylvia floundered for a moment. "When you do, I... It's terrifying. It's exhilarating. You're like something out of a nightmare.”
― A Dark and Drowning Tide
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