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“How your human men may pretend they are stronger than their women. If they acknowledged what women endure simply to bring life into the world, they would necessarily have to adjust their thinking.” I stare at him. I cannot help it. Never in my life have I heard a man speak as he does. His smile grows. “You think me very strange, do you not?”
― Sylvia Mercedes, Bride of the Shadow King

“The truth is, I’ve scarcely had time to process my grief. And grief is such a wild, untamed creature, always returning at the most unexpected times to bite.”
― Sylvia Mercedes, Vow of the Shadow King

“And what is my concern, pray tell?” “When it comes to such matters? Nothing at all. You are perfect as you are and in everything you do. You could not please me more if you studied a thousand forms of seduction across a thousand lifetimes.” “That’s all very well, but—” “Please, my love, believe what I say. I have no expectations. Only that you will let me learn you and test you and grow to understand you better. Only that you will let me adore you.”
― Sylvia Mercedes, Heart of the Shadow King

“I shift my fractured gaze down to my glittering hands. Small crystals jut from each knuckle, harsh and yet beautiful. “I’m not certain I’m cut out for this.” “You’re not. Which is why you must practice.”
― Sylvia Mercedes, Heart of the Shadow King