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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”

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“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 💔💔