Those two are carved from the same tree." the queen said. By the same blade." The high king answered and offered her his arm in splendid dignity

- Victoria Hanley

Let me tell you about weakness! Killing the strong to prove your strength is foolish weakness. Killing fools is easy weakness. Killing the weak is ev…

- Victoria Hanley

What is your future, son of a king?' he heard Torina say. Landen smiled. 'Ask your crystal, daughter of a queen.' She traced his eyebrow with a finge…

- Victoria Hanley

He wondered what the years had done to his face as he traced the effects on hers. Eyes the same blue-lit green, but where mischievous joy once danced…

- Victoria Hanley

Dear Torina, I can't face the idea of sacrificing you to this danger. You must stay alive." He caressed her cheek. "Hear me," he went on. "Even if yo…

- Victoria Hanley

I have lived with you and loved you, and now you are gone. Gone where I cannot follow, until I have finished all of my days.

- Victoria Hanley