I was as unburdened as a piece of dandelion fluff, and he was the wind that stirred me about the world.

Would you like me to grovel with gratitude for bringing me here, High Lord?””Ah. The Suriel told you nothing important, did it?”That smile of his sparked something bold in my chest. “He also said that...

What do you care?” I barked, and his grip tightened enough on my wrists that I knew my bones would snap with a little more pressure.”What do I care?” he breathed, wrath twisting his features....

He brought his lips to my ear. “I would have been gentle with you, though.” I shuddered as I closed my eyes. Every inch of my body went taut as his words echoed through me....

I threw myself into that fire, threw myself into it, into him, and let myself burn.

In saving Tamlin, I was to damn myself.

No.” I’d long since stopped feeling sorry for myself about it.