Stolen by the Warlord Quotes

“I did what no freshly mated Jal’zar warrior had ever done before: I grabbed the gun, gave a sharp whistle, and handed it to Nafir. My knives went next, removing any potential weapons from her immediate surroundings lest she tried to shoot or stab me.”
― V.K. Ludwig, Stolen by the Warlord

“Zovazay.” His whisper hushed around me, strong arms pulling my sweat-drenched body against his. “You are mine now, Ceangal, because I claimed half of your soul.”
― V.K. Ludwig, Stolen by the Warlord

“Not much of my life has ever been my own, except for my heart and my soul.” At my words, his eyes locked with mine once more. “I have no interest in giving any of that away, least of all with a claw between my ribs.”
― V.K. Ludwig, Stolen by the Warlord

“Not many beyond my tribe know this, but I have a young son who will follow in my footsteps as warlord, ensuring a smooth transition of power upon my death. I will neither ask you for an heir, as was agreed with the Empire, nor will I take you to my furs. I’m not unaware of the life you’re giving up for the sake of peace, Ceangal, and I will give you everything in my power to compensate for the loss. Everything but zovazay.”
― V.K. Ludwig, Stolen by the Warlord

“When I was eleven, some random reporter asked me why I saw a shrink once a week. Was it because Dad had invaded Earth, killed millions, and captured my mom? Or because she only agreed to have me because he offered her release from captivity in exchange for a child?”
― V.K. Ludwig, Stolen by the Warlord

“I’m a bridge between warlords.” She rose onto her toes and placed a gentle kiss on my lips before she whispered into my ear, “And you’re the pillar that holds it and makes it strong.”
― V.K. Ludwig, Stolen by the Warlord