The Brush of Black Wings Quotes

“Only fools and dead men have no fear, Martise. And the former often become the latter because of the lack.”
― Grace Draven, The Brush of Black Wings

“His eyes, usually as black and hard as obsidian were softer now, with the sheen of a crow’s wing in sunlight. “You love me anyway,” she teased.
“That’s true,” he said softly.
“Your weakness,” she replied in equally quiet tones.
“No. My strength.” They made love, this time without the power of their combined Gifts flowing hot between them, yet Martise would argue with anyone that its absence made no difference. There was sorcery aplenty in loving the one you held most dear.”
― Grace Draven, The Brush of Black Wings

“On a snowy winter morning, Martise of Neith—once of Asher—opened a gate and awakened darkness.”
― Grace Draven, The Brush of Black Wings

“His wife waited at home, still asleep.  That made him frown.  Martise was normally an early riser, excruciatingly energetic and cheerful, even before the dawn sun broke the horizon.”
― Grace Draven, The Brush of Black Wings