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61 " Ildiko tried to embrace him and frowned when he stepped out of reach, still retaining his hold on her hand.“I’m filthy, wife, and need a bath of my own.” His nostrils flared, and his voice lowered to a more guttural timbre. “Lover of thorns, but you smell good enough to eat.”She arched an eyebrow and glanced at the platters on the table. “Considering our people’s respective histories, not to mention that wolf smile when you say such a thing, I’m not sure if I should be flattered or scream for help. "
― Grace Draven , Eidolon (Wraith Kings, #2)
62 " He bent to kiss her right eyelid, then her left, the salt of her tears stinging his lips. “I’m a greedy man. I want all of you, heart, soul, and body. You already have all that I am. It seems only fair. "
― Grace Draven , Phoenix Unbound (Fallen Empire, #1)
63 " I’ve seen humans kiss. You mate with your mouths. "
― Grace Draven , Radiance (Wraith Kings, #1)
64 " His warning amused her and revealed a hint of his unease in the upcoming meeting. How interesting that a man didn’t always admire his own traits in another. "
― Grace Draven , Master of Crows (Master of Crows, #1)
65 " She reached into a pocket of her tunic and brought out a small decorative box. She placed it on the table and slid it toward him. He squelched the urge to push it back. “I came to bring you this. It’s yours.” "
66 " Though she wasn't easy on the eyes, she was easy on his soul. "
67 " He pushed back his hood so she might see him as clearly as he saw her. “Wife of my soul,” he said softly. She closed her eyes and sagged in his arms. “Oh gods, Ballard. I don’t want to go. "
― Grace Draven , Entreat Me
68 " Brishen tried to pull her close, but she danced out his reach. “You’ll muss my hair, and Sinhue will string you up by your guts if you ruin all her hard work. I’m terrified of even sneezing in case I do something to it and suffer the same death.”Brishen scowled, his expression both exasperated and puzzled. “Just wear a hat.”She refused to dignify the ridiculous suggestion with a reply. Men. "
69 " Want to know when I first fell a little in love with you?”“When I didn’t faint from fright after meeting Secmis?” She’d come close, practically falling into Brishen’s arms when they escaped the throne room.“That was impressive. No cowering subject before her, but no.” He tugged the blanket over her shoulder where it had fallen away. “It was when you ate the scarpatine and declared it tasted nothing like chicken.”She sniffed. “Then you’re easily impressed. I don’t think I fell in love with you just because you choked down a potato. Granted, you didn’t have to engage it in battle before you ate it.”‘You’re hard to please.”She thumped his chest above his sternum. “I am not.”“Ouch.” He rubbed the injured spot. "
70 " He’s enchanted with you, I think.”“He’s annoying,” Anhuset said on a growl. “And human.” As if nothing could be more repulsive.“I’m human.” Ildiko pressed her lips together to hold back her laughter at the glare she received.“You aren’t winking at me or staring at my arse every time I walk past.”“Oh ho, you noticed that, did you?” Ildiko chose not to mention that she’d caught Anhuset eyeing Serovek’s admittedly attractive backside more than a few times in return.Anhuset gave a disgusted snort. “Brishen with both eyes patched would notice. His Lordship isn’t exactly subtle. "
71 " She tried to imagine him as an elder Kai man, with hair turned silvery white instead of its current sloe darkness. He’d still be as handsome and regal as he was now. She chuckled under her breath, amused at the idea that she once thought him hideous.One yellow eye peered up at her. “What amuses you, wife?” The question fell away to a moan as she rubbed his scalp.“I was just thinking you are far too handsome for your own good.”“It’s the scars,” he said. “They give me a certain air. "
72 " She was as different from her dazzling sister as night was to day. Ballard found it difficult to look at the younger girl for more than a moment at a time. Beauty such as hers blinded him, like looking directly at the sun. Louvaen though--he could happily drown in the dark Louvaen. "
73 " pads of his fingers, their dark claws a whisper of movement "
74 " You've flowers in you hair," she said. Tender amusement, instead of distaste, threaded her voice."That's because they're growing out of my head. "
75 " What if he rejected her? Did she gather the tatters of her dignity around her and walk away? She frowned. He better not reject her or she'd smother him with one of his pillows! "
76 " I'd challenge gods and queens to make you mine, Ballard. Conquer a kingdom or two if necessary. "
77 " I understand you’ve been helping Gurn. A comfort to know that while you can’t work a simple spell, you can at least milk a goat”Her hands twitched before relaxing at her sides. He was curious to see if she’d conquer that urge to slam her fist into his jaw. It seemed so as she laced her fingers together until her knuckles turned white.“Yes, Master. I’ve worked among livestock all my life, including cows, pigs, goats…and asses. "
78 " I’m certain I taste like a boiled potato,” she declared. He "
79 " A kiss before I go, dragonslayer.” He leaned in to capture her lips with his. "
80 " Don’t stay out here too long. Others may awaken and see you. I don’t want people asking me why my nephew is an idiot. "