How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"I'm trying to calm you down, love. You shouldn't do this to yourself. It pains me to see you suffer like this." (13.171)
This is the goddess Artemis speaking to Ambrose—i.e., future Nick. Is love just a pet name, or is it possible for a goddess to love someone who is essentially her manservant?
Quote #8
I have to save myself. More than that, he had to save the ones he loved. Before it was too late. (13.176-13.177)
Nick shouldn't be worried about becoming his father, because here is a major reason why the two of them are different. Nick is motivated to preserve the wellbeing of others. Adarian only cares about himself. Night and day, folks.
Quote #9
It wasn't just the emotion, it was the sensation of his arm around her. (14.231)
Before things can get too sappy, we have Nick's romantic feelings for Nekoda resurfacing. They're a classic Romeo and Juliet type couple. Even though Nick doesn't know it, Nekoda may have to eventually kill them. That's about as star-crossed as two people can get.