I knew the instant Margaret spoke that she intended to use me as a weapon. What you fail to understand is this: I am her weapon to use.

“I earned this, fair and square." We'll, maybe it hadn't been fair. And maybe it…”

“He swallowed. "That wager. Did anyone succeed?"She stiffened slightly, and then…”

“My most ardent wish is that you, and everyone like you, will look up. That you’…”

“Kate had dressed for battle, donning her finest pink muslin morning dress. With…”