Cinder, I believe you would make a great ruler. I believe this decision is proof of that.” He hesitated. “But I also know you never wanted to be queen. Not really.” Cinder had never told him that, and she wondered if it had been obvious this whole time. “But I have to ask if” – Kai hesitated – “if you think, someday, you might consider being an empress.” Cinder.
She would risk her life to protect either one of us! She would risk her life for a stranger if it was the right thing to do. But all you care about is yourself.
You must think I’m an awful ruler. One of those spoiled, selfish queens who cares more for her own reputation than the welfare of her people.
It amazed Nova that he could create something real and tangible out of nothing. He could go on like this forever, creating a dream within a dream within a dream.
His parents, Carswell had learned at a very young age, liked things that did what they were told, when they were told. And that didn’t include headstrong felines. Or, as it turned out, thirteen-year-old boys.
Of course, ignoble idiocy seems to be an epidemic around these parts.” Cheshire began to fade away. “So he shall not be alone.
The world doesn’t revolve around the Renegades!
He headed back for the door, and a smile so quick and secretive passed between him and Iko that Cinder almost missed it. Iko didn’t take her gaze from him until he was gone.
Even the fantasies that had consoled and comforted her for so many years aboard the satellite were growing feeble. She was not a warrior, brave and strong and ready to defend justice. She was not the most beautiful girl in the land, able to evoke empathy and respect from even the most hard-hearted villain. She was not even a damsel knowing that a hero would someday rescue her.
Scarlet finally built us a landing pad beside the hangar so Thorne would stop flattening her crops.” She glanced toward the cockpit. “I hope he didn’t miss it.” They could hear Thorne’s growl from the cockpit. “I didn’t miss it!” The.
Levana knew a great deal about beauty, just as she knew a great deal about ugliness.
There was an edge to his expression, like he didn’t trust anyone who was more attractive than he was.
Cress, this is sweet, but aren’t I the first guy you’ve ever met? Come on, up you go.
But believe it or not, I’ve actually seen these stars before.” “Well, aren’t you hard to impress,” he said wryly.
I thought it would be nice to look up at the night sky with you beside me for once, rather than just wishing you were beside me.” Cinder.
She spoke without feeling, unburdened by love or dreams or the pain of a broken heart. It was a new day in Hearts, and she was the Queen.
You don’t need to be changed or fixed. You’re my alpha, always.
It occurred to me that if I could find the cyborg that fits this foot, it must be a sign we were meant to be together.
She picked at the chiffon overlay of her skirt. “Do you think it was destiny that brought us together?” He squinted and, after a thoughtful moment, shook his head. “No. I’m pretty sure it was Cinder. Why?
They took away her beautiful clothes, dressed her in an old gray smock, and gave her wooden shoes.