Status Updates From Rey Entre Sombras (The Half...

'Our time is over when I take my last breath. Not one moment before. Do you understand?'

There was no thrill in falling slowly. Pain was a natural part of life, so she reminded herself not to fear it. She loved boldly, and by the fourth sunrise, she could honestly say that her heart - the part Blue hadn't claimed - belonged to the king.

'I thought it would be worse to have you and lose you than to never have you at all.'

'Could a mere boy produce anything as fine as this?'
Kian snorted 'Unlike your other parts, at least the beard can keep growing.'
'Mount your sweaty beast, Lord Calatris.' Kian chuckled under his breath. 'I think I'll name mine after your sister.'
Daerick tapped his ear. 'Sorry, I can't understand you. Buffoon isn't one of the manu languages I speak.'

I adore them, genuinely

'Now who's ready to ride a sweaty beast across the desert?'
'Sweaty beast?' Kian made a show of looking around, trying and failing to hide a smile. 'I don't see your mother here.'
'She's at home,' Daerick said flatly. 'Recovering from the ten second you gave her last night.'
'You wound me, Lord Calatris.'
'Yes, well, I'd shoot you an ugly look to go with it, but you already have one.'

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