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“My breath catches in my lungs as exhilaration takes over my energized limbs. I no longer feel the stones underfoot. All I know is the air whooshing past my ears and the thud of my wild heart. I am light as air.”
― K.V. Wilson, Spiritborne

“Who are you people, really?” Valkyrie demands.
I smirk, shrinking into my humanoid form. “Do you believe in gods?”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“A number is all I am to them.”
― K.V. Wilson, Spiritborne

“Serpens. The symbol for medicine, for healing. Nessie, Mother of the Serpents, has always understood how to keep the balance. Why does she remain by my side when all I can think about is tipping the scale for purposes of revenge?”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“I groaned as me limbs grew to immense proportions an' me neck stretched. Moss-coloured scales emerged upon me slick skin. Me snout elongated and me teeth sharpened to the size o' small dirks.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“We, as Guardians, are not here to win this war but to end it.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“How arrogant and naïve it is to assume that there are solely three who have achieved this understanding, this connection to the natural world. Solely three guardians tasked with keeping the balance between our worlds. No.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“Courting a princess does come with a few perks. Such as an immortal madwoman chasing us to the ends of the realm."
"Yeah… Sorry about that."
He snorted. "I wanted my life to be more interesting. Now I'm made of molten rock. Guess I should be thanking you.”
― K.V. Wilson, To Speak with the Stars

“Thyme would handle it. They always did and they always would. And they would complain about it.
"You bet I will, Starling.”
― K.V. Wilson, To Speak with the Stars

“I am apprenticed to a goddess. Time to act like it.”
― K.V. Wilson, To Speak with the Stars

“Interesting, naming your sword after the flimsiest of elements. Air. Yet, you people pronounce the word ‘ire’. How quaint. And how unfortunate that your own blade will be the one to end you and those you hold dear.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“Y Ddraig Goch ddyry gychwyn," my second muttered under his breath as the three of us stalked away, seeking to shelter ourselves within the slinking shadows.
The corner of my lip turned up at his remark.
The Red Dragon will show the way.”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“Nessie cackles, tossing back her head of matted brunette locks, wildly beautiful even in a state of disarray. "Thought ye could get rid of me, Nwyfre? You're a damned fool, boy. Forever I'm yours. Forever and beyond.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“A life for a life, huh, Red?" He grins at me. "You broke me out of a cell once. Now it's my turn.”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“Nessie cackles, tossing back her head of matted brunette locks, wildly beautiful even in a state of disarray.
”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“I would be there, too, long after the armies had parted ways. I would pick up the pieces their senseless fighting had brought on.”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“Be careful, Starling," they whispered.
Pel glanced their way, the ghost of a smile touching her lips as her golden eyes dimmed a shade. "Even after a thousand years, my promise is the same. I’ll always come back to you.”
― K.V. Wilson, To Speak with the Stars

“It is true; I am not worthy of harnessing Adhair. The flimsiest of elements cannot be controlled. It has a will of its own. But as with anything on this planet, when nurtured and guided, it can do great things.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“If ye have a choice one way or another, don’t risk it. Prepare yerself an’ then come back, stronger ‘n ever. Never pick a fight when angry; do it when ye’ve got a clear head an’ a reason to risk yer life and others. Only stand up ‘n fight when absolutely necessary, when it means saving a life rather than endangering more.”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“David, listen to me. We are the epitome of impossible. Shapeshifters! Brought to life by an arrogant spirit under the light of a blood moon.”
― K.V. Wilson, Spiritborne

“That was what some humans called it: magic. Manipulation of energy, of elements. They could not understand it and so that is how they described it: the unknown, the inexplicable, the terrifying.”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“I grin. "What say ye to taking down the monster we call Saint Patty?"
The maiden of Loch Ness breaks into a wide smile, displaying beautiful ivory fangs. "I say aye, lad. That is if ye can keep up with me.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“I have done my time. Died over and over hopin’ I may see a change in this world, one I could fix with a bit of optimism and elbow grease.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“But there’s no such thing as just human. Humans can do incredible things sometimes.”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“When next we meet, all of your bonds shall be severed. By the light that guides me, I shall see it done.”
― K.V. Wilson, Guardian

“My lives are chock-full of mistakes and regrets. It is the way in which I make amends for them that makes me who I am.”
― K.V. Wilson, Incarnate

“Zzortis quaked with laughter. Then, to his dismay, an icicle fell from his chin. Pel could tell from his thoughts and the fear of the igni positioned below that nearly got speared by it. "No!" he exclaimed at the loss of dignity.”
― K.V. Wilson, To Speak with the Stars

“You’re perfect," he assured her.
"You're not just saying that because you found out I'm a princess, are you?”
― K.V. Wilson, To Speak with the Stars