“I missed you so much, Mama.” “I missed you so much, too.” She sighed. “My precious little boy has grown into such a handsome young man. And I missed it all.” “I thought about you every day.” “And I you, my beautiful son. Not...
Musashi’s words weren’t harsh, but his tone left no doubt. He expected an answer. Jenevier bit her lip. The only thought running through her mind was how this imposing man would look, headless, slumped upon the floor, blood pooling around his silent form.  ...
Not once did I stop to take in the scenery or soak up the local culture. I was sent to execute, not socialize. Most layers I cannot tell you a single thing about. Yes, I may have been there, but like I said, I was busy. Lyra, layer one, is where Princess Falls, my little p...
Spit it out,” Suou said without turning to face Duhrias. “I knew something was wrong, felt it in my gut.” He lightly ran his fingertips across the empty place on the table where he had placed her ethereal weapons. “What has happened to my Angel?” “So.” Duhrias hooked his t...
His mind had been preoccupied with thoughts of his Queen. He was torn between loving her and destroying her. He wanted both. “Come here, Naga,” he said. “Hurry, before you catch a death cold.” She smiled at the self-describing, yet unintentional ref...
She had only confided the bare minimum to Apollyon—the fact she had seen Ahriman and he had questioned her concerning her scent, nothing more. Thank goodness he felt Obaasan’s anger rising. If Daddy hadn’t made her so angry… Grandpapa would have surely seen right through m...