“... his kindness was jarring and made me wonder what he wanted in return for it. I was used to tricks, to games.” KindnessHolly BlackDistrustThe Stolen HeirSurenWrenOakOak GreenbriarUntrustingJarring Book:The Stolen Heir Source: The Stolen Heir
“Within a week of the girl's sacrifice, the clouds above Ólympus had broken up and spread south. Soon, a steady rain fell upon the plains and mountainsides, producing just enough downfall to fill the wells and cisterns but not ruin the crops. The natives, who had been appalled at the sacrifice, were overjoyed. Embers of hatred and fear still smoldered in their eyes, but there was also, now, a flicker of respect.” JarringWords That Burn Into Your Brain Book:Zeus: A Journey Through Greece in the Footsteps of a God Source: Zeus: A Journey Through Greece in the Footsteps of a God
“One of the first dates I had with Braden was to see a zombie movie.... As we watched humans infected with the virus attack others, Braden leaned closer to me. 'I would kill you myself before I let them get you,' he whispered, and he kissed the spot on my neck that always made me shiver.” ChillingJarringWorrisome Book:Mad Honey Source: Mad Honey