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“Elain looked up at Azriel, their eyes meeting, his hand still lingering on the hilt of the blade.
I saw the painting in my mind: the lovely fawn, blooming spring vibrant behind her. Standing before Death, shadows and terrors lurking over his shoulder. Light and dark, the space between their bodies a blend of the two.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin

“The problem with wanting," he whispered, his mouth trailing along my jaw until it hovered over my lips, "is that it makes us weak." And then, at last, when I thought I couldn't bear it any longer, he brought his mouth down on mine.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone

“From the shadows near the entrance to the tent, Azriel said, as if in answer to some unspoken debate, 'I'm getting her back.'

Nesta slid her gaze to the shadowsinger, Azriel's hazel eyes glowed golden in the shadows.

Nesta said, 'Then you will die.'

Azriel only repeated, rage glazing that stare, 'I'm getting her back.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin

“Elain didn't seem to notice as she rose up on her toes and kissed the shadowsinger's cheek.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin