“It was like watching a man smile as he surrendered himself to drown in deep water.”

“Damen found himself alongside Jord. If you want to live, ride fast. White-faced, Jord took one look at his expression and said, Hes not coming.Were outnumbered, said Damen, but if you run, you migh...”

“Damen found himself alongside Jord. ‘If you want to live, ride fast.’ White-faced, Jord took one look at his expression and said, ‘He’s not coming.’‘We’re outnumbered,’ said Damen, ‘but if you run,...”

“I hated you, said Laurent. "I hated you so badly I thought Id choke on it. If my uncle hadnt stopped me, I would have killed you. And then you saved my life, and every time I needed you, you were t...”

“I hated you,“ said Laurent. "I hated you so badly I thought I’d choke on it. If my uncle hadn’t stopped me, I would have killed you. And then you saved my life, and every time I needed you, you wer...”

“I would court you, with all the grace and courtesy that you deserve,”

“That is the man you face. He has more honour and integrity than any man I have ever met. He is dedicated to his people and his country. And I am proud to have been his lover.”

“I lean back against the velvet-cushioned seat and close my eyes to the sound of hooves pounding hard against the cobblestone streets. Their clip-clopping harmony keeping perfect tempo with the rumb...”