He held up his index finger. “Rule one: in any dispute between mates, themale is always to blame, even when he is clearly blameless. Rule two”—his middle finger joined thefirst—”whenever in doubt, refer to rule one.
If honor were reserved only for those who never err, none of us would be worthy,” Rain answered.
I don’t want you to go.” She reached up to touch his face and pull him down to her. “I want this, Rain. I want you.
Ellysetta Baristani.” Belliard’s voice caused her to stop and turn back around. “Even should you clothe yourself in rags and dirt, you would bring honor to the Fey.
He sat beside her. “What sort of things did you dream of?””Oh, what most young girls do, I imagine. Fey tales. True love.” She gave a small, self-conscious laugh. “You.
When he caught his breath, he regarded her with glowing, half-closed eyes. “If I’m very, very good, shei’tani, will you do that again when we’re alone?
His hand trailed down the side of her face, brushing back spiraling tendrils of hair. “Come, shei’tani, dance the skiles with your mate.
Oh, Ellie, you look beautiful. Like a Fey-tale princess.
If I get in the water in this outfit, the cloth will turn completely transparent.””I know, and I’m looking forward to it more than you can imagine.
But the Dark cannot claim what Light does not surrender.
I want. I need. I ache. I burn. Burn with me.” Ellysetta to Rain in Lord of the Fading Lands.
Do you love me, Rain?””More than I knew it was possible to love. All the stars will fall from the heavens before I ever stop.