Anne Fortier, The Lost Sisterhood
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"It may upset my secret sisters that I say this, but between you and me, if you're so fortunate as to have captured the perfect male, peeling off that chain-mail bikini and becoming a part-time Amazon is not so bad after all.-Author's Note, Anne Fortier"
"It is madness. But sometimes, madness is the only path forward."
"Neeta showed us there can be as much virtue in the things we do not do as on those we do."
"Yes you may come." Paris held up a hand to delay Myrina's raptures. "But this time you will not be wearing my crown. You will be my slave, and believe me I shall enjoy ordering you around."
"He did not speak; merely looked at her with an expression she had seen traces of before but never fully understood until that moment. It was more apology than accusation---a dark stare of acknowledgment that told her he had long since seen his own fate in her actions, and had long since ceased to hold her responsible."
"We are now left to choose between danger and regret, neither of which can restore the lives we have lost."
"You can tease it's mane all you like, but you can't turn a house cat into a lion."
"You are too kind, and I am unused to it. For your own sake, do not stroke my misery. It knows not how to respond, but with a vicious bite."
"Paris shook his head."Do you think I would teach just anyone to fight me to the death? I want you to be my wife. My one and only wife."
"But are you not fond of me?" Paris looked up, his eyes full of reproach."Fond of you? Myrina you are my queen. I want you more than I want life itself."
"Why must a woman always surrender? I am not prey!""No I am. Your arrow struck me long ago." Paris took her hand and placed it on his chest."Right here. And every time I try to pull it out." He used her hand to demonstrate. "You force it back in."
"Fear not! I would rather tear the heart from your bosom than take your bow, for I believe you would miss it less."