"I hear if you want magic done," he said, "you ask a magician."

I'm always amazed at what authors can, and will, do. This chapter is a text message lacking any punctuation. All writers should strive to break the rules. Those are the bravest people.

He was done with politics and intrigue. He loved her, and no empire, no king, and no earthly fear would keep him from her. No, if they tried to take her from him, he'd rip the world apart with his bare hands. And for some reason, that didn't terrify him.