Lightlark

It was the most difficult decision I’ve ever made, Hearteater. Knowing that succeeding meant you beguiling someone else. Making you forget our story. Our love.”

“To dance with you, of course.”

“That way, I’ll have your land all to myself.”

“The Place of Mirrors is the only place on the island where all powers other than Wildling’s are repressed. Only Wildling ability works inside.”

“One day,” he said, “I’ll show you.”

“I might just give it to you.”

“I’m not sure what I enjoy more. Seeing the way you grip a sword . . . or the way your dress grips you.”

That was the moment I knew I loved you, he had said. When that arrow went through your heart, and it might as well have gone through mine.

“Late at night, I ache for you. I ache for you all the time,”

“You have invaded my mind. I have questioned my sanity. I think about you all the time.”