Marked by the Scarred Orc Quotes

“I understand now why you were so angry. I know what it feels like to have someone mark your body against your will and yet I did the same thing to you.” “But there’s a difference. That scar was meant to shame you. Your mark on me…it was meant to claim me.” “Does that make it better? You said yourself that wasn’t an excuse.” She exhales. “I know, but the more I think about it, I realize that motive in this instance does make a difference. And I appreciate you actively listening to everything I had to say and what Mia said too, and how you’re thinking it through even now.”
― Michele Mills, Marked by the Scarred Orc

“Kavin lets out a deep sigh. “He’s only been out of the commune for less than a week.” “He shouldn’t have been allowed to work with humans yet then,” Mia snaps. “I wasn’t,” I admit, my voice rougher than intended. “I was there to ink and brand the other orcs. But then she walked through that door and…” I trail off because how do I explain that her mere presence scrambled every rational thought in my head? How do I tell them that in that moment, every lesson about patience and human customs flew out the window?”
― Michele Mills, Marked by the Scarred Orc