“Tell me something in Russian.” I cup his chin and stare deep into those eyes that have become my undoing as I say the words Grandpa said Russians take seriously and literally. “Ya nee ma goo bees tee byah zhit.”


“Okay, fine. You’re also, admittedly, the nicest thing to look at in here. I will give you that,” I reasoned. “I’m not sure if that’s a compliment to my face, or an insult towards my taste in interior design.” “Mm. A little bit of column a, little bit of column b,” I teased. He ran one hand through his hair, rolling his eyes.”
― Of Blood and Aether
― Of Blood and Aether

“It’s fine,” I said softly, trying not to peek over at Kieran again. “I sort of like scars.” Fen glanced back at Kieran, giving him a strange look, one that he steadfastly ignored.”
― Of Blood and Aether
― Of Blood and Aether

“This was rapture. It was ruination. It was everything I had ever fucking wanted, but never once dared to dream of experiencing. Made for me. She was fucking made for me.”
― Of Blood and Aether
― Of Blood and Aether

“I’m not sure if you realize this, Arken, but it’s perfectly alright to let yourself be taken care of from time to time.”
― Of Blood and Aether
― Of Blood and Aether

“Arken,” I said, trying to keep my voice calm, though my heart was pounding. “Don’t… Come back here, please.” Please don’t run away from me, Arken. Not now. I would beg, if she asked me to. I needed her to stay. I needed her, period.”
― Of Blood and Aether
― Of Blood and Aether

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