“Make no mistake, little human. You are under my protection now, and I protect what is mine.”

“You are sweet to be so concerned over my love life, but Ive decided only to date guys who have bigger swords than me.”

“Laire, get back here! You do not drink before we meet with our mortal enemy.”

“This woman was consuming him, bit by bit. She was becoming the reason and the reward of his existence, and if he did not shield himself, everything he did not have to give would belong to her.”

“I dont do magic. I turn your attention back to Friday night and the big-ass sword I was carrying. My job is to run and swing.”

“How many did she kill?Dozens, my Lord, until her sword was dull with the blood of her enemies.Reign stroked the edge of the dagger with his forefinger until a drop of blood was drawn. The blood abs...”

“You will be the one chosen to reach out to embrace man once again as the heart. So that all will be as it should. Fatu-ma-le-ele-ele You will give your fire so that Man may live. And he will give h...”

“My Dearest Breena, They will remember us. Long after these wars have been mourned and then forgotten long after Summer and Winter fairies lay aside their rancor for one another and forget that the...”

“Her beauty was ethereal, knocking on the door of the part of his psyche that still believed in magic and miracles.”

“Are you ready to go home, Catherine? he asked. Its warm inside the house. I kept a fire going for you.I continued looking at him, unsure how to respond. Thanks, I managed to say and then glanced in...”

“Why are you walking through the wood alone?”

“The tree witches kept to themselves, a self-sufficient coven specializing in certain skills. The witches sang, played music, and danced at the gatherings around the fire, but nothing like what she'...”

“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”

“I want to kiss you again, Tess.Why?He chuckled, low under his breath. Why? Because youre beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.”

“With every breath I take, I will always love you.”