“They had stood against all adversity to be together, and now they would forge their own path to love. She would be Kais wife. She would be the Commonwealths empress. And she had every intention of ...”

“In preparing for this ceremony," Kai said, setting the bouquet on the mantel behind him, "I did some research and learned that the word Alpha has held many meanings across history. Alpha can refer ...”

“I think that when every person in this room looks at Zeev and Scarlet, they dont see a Lunar and an Earthen. We dont see an agenda, or two people trying to make a statement. I think we see two peop...”

“Of course, we know that the world sees this wedding as a historical event. The first recorded marriage union between a Lunar and an Earthen since the second era. And maybe that is important. Maybe ...”

“I will accept this side effect. I will accept any amount of monsters my mind wants to give me, but I will not become a monster myself”

“I think that when every person in this room looks at Ze’ev and Scarlet, they don’t see a Lunar and an Earthen. We don’t see an agenda, or two people trying to make a statement. I think we see two p...”

“I'm sure I'll feel much more grateful when I find a guy who thinks complex wiring in a girl is a turn-on.”

“See? Injustice. Here we are, risking our lives to rescue Kai and this whole planet, and Adri and Pearl get to go to the royal wedding. Im disgusted. I hope they spill soy sauce on their fancy dress...”

“Linh Cinder. Such a pleasure. My master has spoken so highly of you.Cinder paused and studied her again. Who are you?Im called Darla. I am Captain Thornes mistress.Cinder blinked. Excuse me?He aske...”

“My life is an adventure." she said, growing confident as she opened her eyes again. "I will not be shackled to this satellite anymore.”

“Aaaaw," squealed Iko. "Did Wold just say he loves Scarlet? That's so cute!"Scarlet cringed. "He did not - that wasn't -" She balled her fists against her sides. "Can we get back to these soldiers t...”

“I guess its time.While Cresss thoughts continued to churn through the horrible things that could happen to her, she felt herself being suddenly spun around and dipped backward, a supportive arm sco...”

“And they all lived happily to the end of their days.”

“Even if I believed I was doing good- for who I am to presume what is good for others?”