The lies we tell for love, he thought. May the gods forgive me.

“I am the blood of the dragon. Do not presume to teach me lessons.”

“It is night in your Seven Kingdoms now,' the red woman went on, 'but soon the s…”

“Come at once. Help me. Save me. I need you as I have never needed you before. I…”

“Words are wind, even words like love and peace. I put more trust in deeds.”