The Iron Butterfly

to take something that was meant for good and use it to do evil is a sin.

then pain. “Ouch! Blistering son of a scorpion!” I cussed.

The dark does not like to be ignored, and its call is sweet like honey, but it will devour you whole and spit you out.

Thalia, if you don’t want to be the prey anymore, then you can only do one thing. Become the hunter.

We need you to catch up on your defensive training as soon as possible. And I will have to discuss this with the Council.” Her hand went to her hips. “Now remember,” she went on, “you are to go nowhere without Kael, unless he is busy instructing, then you are to either have Captain Garit or Joss with you at all times. Any questions?” I opened my mouth for a rebuttal, but she

Down in this hell, silence was more than golden; it was the difference between life and death.

He had come to take one of us to Raven. Drips of sweat beaded across my forehead as the footsteps drew closer.

attending to the stable boy with the silver piece. I didn’t know why I was acting this way. I kept

Ruzaa, stay strong. Never change who you are for anyone.

Darren stayed way past visiting hours and Healer Prentiss, not swayed by Darren's good looks, kicked them both out.

Ouch! Blistering son of a scorpion!” I cussed.

Or maybe it's that you would prefer someone else as your bodyguard altogether? Someone like Joss? Who is probably still hiding in your room, by the way.