“Lan grimaced. Was she that afraid of a man wearing the hadori? Did she think his pacing a threat? Abruptly he became aware of his hands running over the long hilt of his sword, aware of the tightness in his own face. Pacing? No, he had been in the walking stance called Leopard in High Grass, used when there were enemies on all sides. He needed calm.”
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Robert Jordan was an American author best known for his epic fantasy novel series, 'The Wheel of Time'. His works are celebrated for their complex characters, richly developed worlds, and profound philosophical themes. more
“Her growing possessiveness felt both good and bad.”
“You sound like you’re enjoying my suffering.”
“She must feel like Lucifer’s frigid breath is running down the back of her delicate neck.”
“Death rides on all of our shoulders from the day we are born.”
“The verdict got both the fish and me off the hook.”
“What the hell, if you are going to roll the dice with Lucifer, I say go the distance.”
“The steps leading to the porch looked worn, cracked, and unpainted, ready for a nice hot fire.”