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Coil of Boughs (The Underforest Duology #1) Coil of Boughs by Penny Moss
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“I like the way you murder," he said, affectionately.
ONLY FOR YOU, MY DRURY.
"I'm sure you say that to everyone you court." All the same, he couldn't help the smile.”
Penny Moss, Coil of Boughs
“He held on tight when Awimak nearly toppled over loose stone before they reached level ground.
"Steady on," he murmured, patting the skull.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO WORRY, MY DRURY. I WON'T EVER DROP YOU.”
Penny Moss, Coil of Boughs
“YOUR INADEQUACIES ANGER YOU.
Ryurikov glared up in affront. He opened his mouth to retort, but a sturdy finger pressed against his lips. The very gall of Awimak shushing him—
THERE IS NO SHAME IN HAVING LIMITATIONS, RYURIKOV. ONLY IN ACKNOWLEDGING YOUR LIMITATIONS CAN YOU GROW.
"I'm not a fucking tree."
TREES, HUMANS. THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE. YOU COME FROM THE EARTH, YOU BLEED. YOU DO WHAT YOUR NATURE TELLS YOU TO. Awimak cupped Ryurikov's face and gently stroked his cheek with a thumb. A REFUSAL TO GROW IS ALL THAT WARRANTS SHAME.”
Penny Moss, Coil of Boughs
“Burning eyes regarded him. OUR DEAL.
"Doesn't extend as far as you've been reaching."
A TREE ONLY KNOWS TO GROW.
Ryurikov's lips vibrated with a puff. "You're being very evasive—"
A furry and heavily toned leg curled around him, eased him forward, careful enough that should he put up any resistance, it would stop.
Ryurikov's heart did a thing, a thing he didn't like. It lurched and stuttered at the same time. His hands connected with Awimak's torso, fingers splayed against the muscular chest to catch himself. The scent of earth and stone greeted him, drifting into his very soul with a deep, nervous inhale.”
Penny Moss, Coil of Boughs