Alexis

“The man on the throne may be doing everything in his power to squeeze her out of sight, but Calla's been wearing a weapon in the shape of a face far longer than he has. Anton Makusa doesn't even know what he can do yet. He can't play this game like she can.”
― Chloe Gong, Vilest Things

“Not all wisdom comes from books. In fact, hardly any does”
― Erin Beaty, The Traitor's Kiss

“He's willing to embrace his hubris in the belief that he will be different, that the intent alone is enough to alter his course from every other mortal that has dared ask for too much.”
― Chloe Gong, Vilest Things

“It's easier to speak to her like this, when she's turned away from him. She becomes a shadow of a woman, made up of hungry wisps and the smell of smoke, something impossible to grasp and therefore something he was only meant to lose.”
― Chloe Gong, Vilest Things