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“There was something severed and rough about her, something tainted and, yet, at the same time those jagged pieces were the makings of something fearsome. She'd wanted to become someone the Senate would fear, why not shatter the sky?”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“I love you,â€� he repeated, a determined fire lighting his eyes. “It is one of the worst things I could ever do,â€� Aldrik confessed. “I swear to the Mother, I have tried not to damn you with it. But you’re a rather persistent, beautiful presence in my life. And, for once, the silver-tongued prince is tired of pretending.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“You foolish idiot,â€� he suddenly rasped, drawing himself to his feet. “You went without orders from your superior. You ignored the call. You could have killed yourself, you dumb girl.â€� Vhalla shrunk back as though he’d slapped her. “And you stopped the storm.â€� He sat heavily on the edge of her bed. Without hesitation, Aldrik reached up and cupped her cheek gently. “You foolish, amazing, astounding woman, you saved us all.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“If you want to make the widely accepted appropriate decision, then leave now, have mercy and end this before you entice me further. Because I promise, this will never be easy—for either of us—and I refuse to love you halfway.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“Vhalla grabbed one of the pillows in question and threw it in his face. It hit him square and the prince stared at her. For a moment Vhalla felt her nerves take over.
“You just assaulted the crown prince.� He glared, but she saw the tell-tale glimmer of mischief in his eyes. “Vhalla, I think that violates the terms of your probation.�
“Oh? Tell me what will you do to me?� She did her best to imitate one of his trademark smirks, and she was rewarded by the spark turning to a fire in his eyes.
“I could think of quite a few things to do to you.â€� His voice was gravely and deep, and Vhalla felt a flush rise to her cheeks.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“Stop avoiding my question!" he demanded.
"I am not!" The last of her resolve shattered and her control slipped away. Tears were going to fall at any moment, and if the two of them were going to break they may as well shatter. â€�I love you, Aldrik!”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“He pressed his lips to her forehead. “Take care, lest I have to burn the Crossroads to the ground in a rage.â€�
Vhalla laughed softly, very well realizing that it may not entirely be a jest. She grinned up at him playfully. “Take care yourself, lest I have to blow the Crossroads away in a rage.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“Fritz, this is Daniel. Daniel, Fritz," she introduced.
Daniel extended his palm in greeting.
"You best be nice to our Vhal!" Fritz said, ignoring Daniel's hand and pointing in his face.
"My, you didn't warn me you had bodyguards," Daniel chuckled, taking Fritz's hand from his face and shaking it. "You have my word, only kindness and care from me.”
― Elise Kova

“Larel’s voice was sad and sincere. “Aldrik’s been through a good deal, much of which he’s never even imparted to me. But I’ve seen the edges of the darkness he shoulders. I don’t think he worries for his sanity or his mortality. He doesn’t want you to die because he’s afraid that it would mean he’d have to live without you.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“Do you just oblige me?â€� Aldrik asked coolly.
Vhalla laughed. “Of course not. I enjoy being near you, hearing your thoughts, spending time with you. You’re one of the best things that have ever happened to me.� Vhalla smiled at him, and she saw the prince relax. How had she never realized how insecure he was?
“You’re so funny. Do I oblige you? Aldrik, I—� Vhalla stopped herself, her smile slipping in the wake of a revelation. “—I—�
Love you.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“You are a symbol, Vhalla. And, despite what some may have you believe, you have more control over what you symbolize than anyone else.â€�
“I am no one,� she muttered, hearing Aldrik mounting his War-strider.
“Even something very small can cast a large shadow when it is close to the sun.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“They could have at least tried to hide it," one of the soldiers around her remarked.
"Not very hard to tell which one is the Windwalker," another agreed.
"As if the Fire Lord would let his dark darling out of his sight.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“You are a symbol, Vhalla. And, despite what some may have you believe, you have more control over what you symbolize than anyone else.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“As if the Fire Lord would let his dark darling out of his sight.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling

“You foolish idiot,â€� he suddenly rasped, drawing himself to his feet. “You went without orders from your superior. You ignored the call. You could have killed yourself, you dumb girl.â€�
Vhalla shrunk back as though he’d slapped her.
“And you stopped the storm.â€� He sat heavily on the edge of her bed. Without hesitation, Aldrik reached up and cupped her cheek gently. “You foolish, amazing, astounding woman, you saved us all.”
― Elise Kova, Fire Falling