Quotes from Julie Kagawa, Soldier

Helpless, I clenched my fists against my back, well aware that every mile, every minute that ticked by, took me ever farther from getting to them in time and closer to losing the red dragon forever.

I'm sorry, " I whispered. "I never wanted this for you. This life…I knew it was going to kill me in the end. I wish you didn't have to be here when it finally caught up.

At least I know the truth, " I gritted back. "I'm not the one who's being lied to." His brow furrowed, and I spat the truth at him.

So that left me. To save my hatchlings and my underground, even if I couldn't be there anymore.