“Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine."But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”“That sounds more like a poison than a person,” was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me.“Exactly,” Valek replied. “You have poisoned me.”
―
Maria V. Snyder,
Poison Study
“Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Trusting is hard. Knowing who to trust, even harder.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don’t notice it, but, out of the blue, it’ll flare to life.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Storm Glass
“There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study
“Living is a risk,” I snapped at him. “Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you’re taking that risk and to not get out of bed clutching illusions of safety.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?""You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. 'Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or should I strip search you?''A strip search is the only way to be absolutely certain.' Valek's deep blue eyes danced with delight.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“The heart is a strange beast and not ruled by logic.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Touch of Power
“I took three steps and was wrapped in his arms, where I belonged. No confusion here. No worries here. No troubles here.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“When we reached the door, Belen stepped in the way. 'If any harm—''Comes to her, you’ll rip out my arms. Got it,' Kerrick said.'I’m serious,' Belen said.'I know. Do you really think I’d put her in danger?''Not on purpose, but things happen that are out of your control.'Kerrick gave him a tight smile. 'You mean I'm not omnipotent?''You're not even semi-potent.''Is that even a word?' Kerrick asked.'He probably means you're impotent,' I offered.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Touch of Power
“In fact, he's never taken an interest in a woman before. I was beginning to to suspect he might prefer one of his male sneaks, but now..." She paused dramatically. "Now, we have the lovely, intelligent Yelena to get Valek's cold heart pumping.""You really should get out of your sewing room more. You need fresh air and a dose of reality," I said knowing better than to believe a word Dilana said, but unable to control the silly little grin on my face. Her sweet, melodious laughter followed me into the hallway."You know I'm right, " she called.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Out of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk. Who else but Valek could win a fight against four large men when armed only with a beer mug?” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“An execution order hasn’t kept us apart before. There are ways to get around it. We will be together.” “Is that an order?” “No, a promise.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Why did Mother ask you to help me rescue Gelsi?” I asked Leif.“She thought I could assist you in some way. Instead, I had tried to—”“Kill me? You can join the ‘I Want to Kill Yelena Guild.’ I hear they have six members in good standing. Valek is president since he had wanted to kill me twice.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“I never said it would be easy. Giving up is easy.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Inside Out
“Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Trusting is hard. Knowing who to trust, even harder.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don’t notice it, but, out of the blue, it’ll flare to life.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Storm Glass
“There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study
“Living is a risk,” I snapped at him. “Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you’re taking that risk and to not get out of bed clutching illusions of safety.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?""You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. 'Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or should I strip search you?''A strip search is the only way to be absolutely certain.' Valek's deep blue eyes danced with delight.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“The heart is a strange beast and not ruled by logic.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Touch of Power
“I took three steps and was wrapped in his arms, where I belonged. No confusion here. No worries here. No troubles here.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“When we reached the door, Belen stepped in the way. 'If any harm—''Comes to her, you’ll rip out my arms. Got it,' Kerrick said.'I’m serious,' Belen said.'I know. Do you really think I’d put her in danger?''Not on purpose, but things happen that are out of your control.'Kerrick gave him a tight smile. 'You mean I'm not omnipotent?''You're not even semi-potent.''Is that even a word?' Kerrick asked.'He probably means you're impotent,' I offered.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Touch of Power
“In fact, he's never taken an interest in a woman before. I was beginning to to suspect he might prefer one of his male sneaks, but now..." She paused dramatically. "Now, we have the lovely, intelligent Yelena to get Valek's cold heart pumping.""You really should get out of your sewing room more. You need fresh air and a dose of reality," I said knowing better than to believe a word Dilana said, but unable to control the silly little grin on my face. Her sweet, melodious laughter followed me into the hallway."You know I'm right, " she called.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Out of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk. Who else but Valek could win a fight against four large men when armed only with a beer mug?” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“An execution order hasn’t kept us apart before. There are ways to get around it. We will be together.” “Is that an order?” “No, a promise.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Why did Mother ask you to help me rescue Gelsi?” I asked Leif.“She thought I could assist you in some way. Instead, I had tried to—”“Kill me? You can join the ‘I Want to Kill Yelena Guild.’ I hear they have six members in good standing. Valek is president since he had wanted to kill me twice.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Magic Study
“I never said it would be easy. Giving up is easy.” ― Maria V. Snyder, Inside Out
