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“It touched her that Aurelia and Iris had thought to coordinate with Milori.”

“Here, where shed met the one who had both mended and broken her heart. Unconsciously she scanned the crowds for him.”

“The queens features were composed as ever but Clarion did not mistake the pride beaming out of her.”

“Additionally the Warder of the Winter Woods will henceforth be known as the Lord of Winter.”

“And even if i am not beside you, you will still have me. There will never be a star brighter. I will always love you.” […] “As will i.” 💔😭

“She could not take her eyes off him. She could not guard herself against the pride beaming out of him– and all the longing too.”

“Without the Warden of the Winter Woods, we would not be here today.” Milori finally gets his recognition 🥹

“This was goodbye. […]“Remember to be free Milori. No more haunting this border like a ghost.” He gave her the most heartbreak smile she had ever seen.”

“What point is there in pretending?” He sounded absolutely wretched. “I have thought of little else but you since we parted.”

And then she heard Milori’s voice: “All hail Queen Clarion!”

💔😭

“His eyes found hers immediately then crinkled into a smile. “Your Majesty?” “Not yet.” Said Clarion softy. He closed his eyes again a relieved grin stealing across his features. “I always knee you could do it.” Rowans faith in Clarion ❤️

“I believe in you.” Artemis said. “Your strength. Your kindness. Your vision. Protecting someone like you is a worthy use of my talent.”

“She stepped onto the bridge. […] she did not turn around. If she did– if she felt that invisible tether between them snap taunt calling her back to his side– she might just change her mind.”

STAR CROSSED LOVERS 💔 separated by seasons 😭😭

“A love like theirs was ruinous.”

“I would risk anything, everything, to protect you. Do you understand? I love you Milori. It scares me too much.” “I love you too” he said miserably.”

“They crashed together and his mouth was on hers with a desperation that left her breathless. She met him with equal fervor. […] He leaned gis forehead against hers and cradled her face with his hands”

💔🥹

“Its broken” […] “Milori…im so sorry.” “Clarion” he said with some iron in his voice. “I dont regret what ive done nor do i blame you for what happened. Id do it again if given the opportunity.”

“She loved him. Perhaps she was always bound to from the very moment she saw him standing on the border.”

“Elvina enfolded Clarion in her arms and let her weep in her lap like a child.”

“You stole my owl” he said with a touch of amusement. “Who else but the queen would dare do such a thing.” […] “To be clear she let me steal her”

“She took hold of his arm and pulled him down on the ice beside her. […] Clarion traced his jawline with the tips of her fingers. She leaned over him, her hair spilling over her shoulders […]”

“I want you on my court […] as the Lord of Winter.”

Clarion teleported to go face the queen of Nightmares under the lake alone

“When she closed her eyes burned there was the memory of his wings wilting as they dripped onto the floorboards of the clinic. The devotion and agony knotted together in his voice when he told her, i cant lose you.”

“When i saw you rise from that star i think i understood something of what mothers must feel. I wanted to protect you”

“I needed to know if shell be alright.” Elvina made a sound […] “return to Winter before its too late.” […] “Thank you.” She did not need to clarify. “Shed do the same for me” Milori said. […] “Shes worth protecting.”

Chap 21-22 ❤️: the backstory of Miloris broken wings 💔💔

“Be angry if you must but i cant lose you.”

“[his wings] were folded against his back but they seemed to be wilting. No she thought. Melting.”

“Go” Clarion whispered “please.” He looked stricken. “I cant.” He knelt at her bedside. “Not yet.” Worried abt his girl 💔

He chose her over his wings. He was determined to save her. 💔😭

“Then ill do what i must.” “Milori.” Yarrow said warningly. “I understand the cost.”

“Anything in her power to give was his.”

“How beautiful to see the exact moment he fell inlove with her.”

“Your wings.” Her voice was thick with emotion. […] “Clarion” he said her name like a plea. “Weighed against your life they are nothing to me.”

Hes sacrificing his wings to save her life 😭

“The queen is here” a scout shouted from overhead. “Fight on!”

“Youre alright” His fingers skirted along her jaw just for a moment before his hand fell back to his side. “As are you”

“Milori pulled her to her feet and did not let go. His eyes were wild with concern.”

“He leaned his forehead against hers.”

The battle against the Nightmares. Clarions burst of magic incinerating them. Chap 21

“She cupped his jaw smearing away the blood that had welled up with her thumb. “Are you alright?” “I am.” Milori replied. His eyes roved over her searching her for injuries. He apparently found none for she saw dome of the tension drain from him.”

All Clarion could latch on to was this: “You lied to Edwina?”

“We both believed in you.” She slid her gaze pointedly to Petra “Even when we were worried about you.”

They both followed her in Winter to help her and Petra even lied to the queen 🥺

Edwina advanced toward her. […] “He’s already turned you against me.” “No you have turned me against you!” Clarion standing up for herself 🥳

“She stood on her toes and kissed him. […] his lips parted beneath hers and Clarion felt herself catch flame. […] His fingers threaded into the hair at the nape of her neck, angling her chin up toward him ad he deepened the kiss. […]”Im freezing.” “We cant have that.” His lips brushed against hers with every syllable. […] He gathered her into his arms and slowly walked her backwards.” 😭❤️

“She twined her fingers in the fabric of his cloak where it met at the dip of his collarbone. Holding his gaze she said “i dont want to leave.” Milori looked as though he had been waiting for his entire life for those words […] his hands came to rest over hers his fingers encircling her wrists. […] “Then dont.” He murmured into the bare space between them.” THE LONGING 🥺❤️😭

“But Petras word had cut deep. You think im being selfish. You think im not taking my role seriously.” Petra trying to stop her from going to winter and see Milori 😭

“Petra entered the room and Clarion felt as much as she heard Artemis’s sharp intake of breath.” 😼

One more quote:

“I like you” she continued breathlessly “Far far too much.” “Then i dont understand why–“ “it scared me” how much i want you. How painful it would be to lose you. […] With his voice pitched low he said “I do not think ive been subtle about it but i feel i should tell you that i like you too.”

CHAP 17 🥹 theyre so inlove

“their eyes locked and heat bloomed across her face. […] A look of singular vulnerability passed over his expression.”

“When Clarion turned to him she was struck with another pang of longing. […] an effect not helped by the way he was beaming at her.”

“Youre going to get cold if you stay much longer.” He murmured. […] “ive been told it suits me.”

HOSTING A CORONATION BALL JS TO SEE HER?!

“I havent slept well in days. Other than that no” Dread pooled within her. “You dont think–“ “it isn’t the Nightmares that keep me awake Clarion.” […] When he turned his eyes back to her the intensity and earnestness she found made her ears warm. The sense memory of their kiss awakened skipping across her skin in heated trails […].” THE LONGING OMG MY BABIES

His tone all fond amusement he said “The queen of Pixie Hollow has truly met her match.” Two could play at that game. Clarion flashed him a coy smile “or maybe i want to be close to you.” Clarion is a little flirt

“Im going to miss you.” My star crossed lovers 🥺

“What happened to our subjects is entirely my fault and i asked you to fix my mistake.” Milori 💔

“She could still recall every detail as hough he stood before her now: the cold of his skin, the heat of his gaze, the brightening glow of the stars around them. Nothing had changed- not truly- and yet she felt consumed by the immensity of it. It might drive her mad just how often she dwelled on it. Her stomach dipped and churned constantly for the very thought of him threw her into sudden free fall”

“His expression went soft and unguarded […] there was no mistaking the wide-open yearning in his eyes. […] She wondered exactly how long he had wanted to kiss her […] Clarion shifted closer […] she let her fingertips trace the line of his jaw and tipped his face towards hers. […] His had came to cradle the side of her neck […] Clarion leaned fully into Winter and kissed him. (223-224)” FINALLY! ❤️

“Clarion glared at him but she found she could not mysteriously much heat at the twinkling in his eyes. […] They sat knee to knee in the darkness close enough to touch. The very thought pricked along her skin like electricity. […] Clarion could not name what exactly she saw there but it made a terrible longing rise up within her.” 🥹

“Do be more careful with her going forward.” Chastened he replied “i will.” “I like her.” Clarion whispered to Milori, unable to help her teasing smile. “I thought you might,” he said. “This is Yarrow.”

“I could come visit you.” […] Matching her feigned nonchalance he replied “as you wish.” She gave him a look that said, as i wish? Apparently unable to maintain the facade he relented “I would like that.” She did not mistake the faint pink burning on the tip of his ears. […] a strange lightness–a sort of giddiness–filled her up inside.”
They have a crush on eachother 😼🥹

“She couldnt dwell on it for when Milori joined her he wrapped an arm securely around her waist. A flush crawled up her neck at his sudden closeness. No she supposed she wouldnt fall. […] like this she could almost believe she was safe. Without thinking Clarion turned her face into the crook of Milori’s beck and tried not to notice the way his breath hitched.” My babies

“Clarion.” Milori kept his voice level but Clarion recognized strangled panic when she heard it. “Im so sorry. I never should have–.” “Clarion.” He repeated more firmly this time. “Youre bleeding.”
Hes worried abt her 🥰