Tanvi

“Memories fluttered, until they snagged on one last moment. She saw herself wearing her Centennial dress. She watched Grim take a necklace out of his pocket and present it to her. One with the biggest black diamond she had ever seen. “In Nightshade, instead of rings, we give necklaces,” he said. “I should have given this to you before. It’s a sign of our commitment. Once I put it on, it is on forever. Only with your death will it be released.”
― Alex Aster, Nightbane

“You think I would watch you die, for the sword? Did you think I would make any choice that wasn’t you?”
― Alex Aster, Nightbane

“Just as he deepened their kiss, she grabbed her dagger from where it was holstered on her thigh. Gripped its hilt.
And stabbed him through the chest.
There was a moment of quiet. The Nightshade ruler met her eyes, right before his chin dipped, and he slowly looked down to his chest, where the dagger still stuck out, inches from his heart.”
― Alex Aster, Nightbane

“I’ve brought them to Nightshade, it said. They’re waiting for you, heart. We’re all waiting for you.”
― Alex Aster, Nightbane