The Assassin's Blade

Because I’d pick you.”
And then she kissed him.

“My name is Celaena Sardothien, and I will not be afraid.”

second-in-command. Celaena knew ve

It’s not anyone’s business but your own

name is Sam Cortland … and I will not be afraid. I’ve been doing it for years

My name is Celaena Sardothien,” she whispered, “and I will not be afraid.”

I like that,” she said.

He laced his fingers with hers and pulled her onto his lap. “I like you,”

Whenever I’m scared out of my wits, I tell myself: My name is Sam Cortland … and I will not be afraid.

I can wait,” he said thickly, kissing her collarbone. “We have all the time in the world.”

He kissed her thoroughly, lazily, as if he had a lifetime of kisses to look forward to.