“Ember was watching me, green bright eyes in the shadows of the room. She crouched against the wall with her wings pressed close and her tail curled around herself. Even with her fangs slightly bare...”

“Riley took a deep breath. "Yeah," he said, nodding. "You're right. We can't stop. We can't let this continue. The organization will do horrible things to their hatchlings and undesirables even if t...”

“Ember was mine. The other half of me. And I would fight Talon, St George, and the entire d world to keep her safe.”

“Your friends areinteresting, she said, making me snort. I would hate to see your enemies. She looked back at me, black eyes assessing. You did not mention that one of the friends you risked your li...”

“Im sorry, I whispered. I never wanted this for you. This lifeI knew it was going to kill me in the end. I wish you didnt have to be here when it finally caught up.”

“At least I know the truth, I gritted back. Im not the one whos being lied to. His brow furrowed, and I spat the truth at him.”

“Dragons are a manifestation of things we fear. More often than not, those fears prove to be just as daunting and just as imaginary.”

“Breathing in the scent of his hair, I realized I'd needed him my whole life, before we even met. First, his music and the way he taught me through books and recordings. Then, he saved my life and r...”

“Saphira waved her tail, the tip whistling loudly. "I'm not asking you to. However, if we attack first, we may gain the advantage." "Have you gone crazy? They'll..." Eragon's voice trailed off as he...”