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21 " No matter how much we lie to ourselves about what a good person we are inside, sooner or later, we are all someone else's nightmare. Let us hope, for all our sakes, that history judges us with far kinder labels than what we've used to judge each other. "
― Sherrilyn Kenyon , Born of Betrayal (The League: Nemesis Rising #8)
22 " He pulled Dancer to the side. “Can I ask a huge favor?” Dancer scowled. “What?” “You know where we’re headed. Find Talyn’s female and bring her to the Porturnum station to stay with him. I think he’ll like that.” Dancer’s gaze softened. “You sure?” He nodded. “Families shouldn’t be separated. And while you’re at it, why don’t you bring Sumi and the kids, too? I know you don’t want to be away from them, either.” A strange shadow appeared in Dancer’s red eyes. “Who are you and what have you done with my I-don’t-give-a-shit-about-anything brother?” Fain snorted at his mock sarcasm. “Shut the fuck up and do what I said.” “Now there’s the familiar asshole I know so well and love for reasons still unknown.” Fain "
23 " I can’t imagine anyone dumb enough to think they could ever take you on and win. Damn, boy. You are ripped!” Gaping even wider, he gave one more squeeze to Talyn’s massive biceps. Fain bristled at Chayden’s impressed tone. “He’s the same size I am.” Chayden finally quit molesting Talyn’s arm and snorted disdainfully at Fain. “Yeah, but he’s a lot scarier than you are, Hauk.” Talyn cracked a cocky grin that really didn’t help Fain’s foul mood, as Galene laughed. While "
24 " Life is hard. For everyone. We are all warriors fighting our way through it. "
25 " Parenthood is an equal share of awe and ah, crap. "
26 " Hey, Ma! Dad just figured out how to do the math to calculate my age and date of conception. He's having some kind of apoplexy over it. I think you need to come in here before he pisses on your floor. And if he does, I did not do it, so don't yell at me for it. And I will not clean it up." - Talyn Batur "
27 " ...I know how strong you are, but even the strongest sword needs a steady hand in battle. I swore to stand by your side, through all life's challenges, and I meant it. I don't care what me father, or anyone else, thinks. I will always be there for you when you need me. I love you, Trevelyan. "
28 " Ah its fine. I don't mind." Hadrain sucked his breath in sharply. "Ooo, T. Have a care with that word. It always gives me chills."Talyn frowned. "What word?""Fine. I hate it.""Seriously?""Uh yeah. Are you out of your mind? I live with Jayne and two daughters. The most terrifying four-lettered-f-word a woman says in my house is 'fine.' I swear, every time I hear it, I cringe." Nero laughed. "Jayne? What have you done to my brother?"Kissing her cheek, Hadrain flashed a teasing grin. ";et me put it to you this way... God forbid anything should ever happen to her, but if it does I'm under orders to chain and lock her coffin shut during the middle of the funeral just to freak everyone out. "
29 " Damn adulthood. He wanted to send it back for a full refund.” ― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Born of Betrayal "