Deanna R

“A true man won’t cut you down as you fight your battles, nor will he fight them for you. A true man will help sharpen your sword, guard your back and fight at your side, in the face of whatever darkness comes.”
― Helen Scheuerer, Blood & Steel

“You need to look after yourself. To keep yourself healthy so that when I train you, I don’t break you.’ Her pupils dilated. ‘Nothing can break me, Warsword. Least of all you.’ ‘Is that so?”
― Helen Scheuerer, Vows & Ruins

“I’m the type to stare dead into your face with a frozen smile after being asked a question while my brain processes the fact that I didn’t even hear the question.”
― H.D. Carlton, Haunting Adeline

“You’re beautiful as you are. And I’d wager even more so with steel in your hand and the blood of your enemies splattered across your face.”
― Helen Scheuerer, Blood & Steel