In the end mortals always expired before faeries. They were such finite creatures. Their first heartbeat and breath were but a blink from death. To add the weight of nourishing his insatiable court in a time of peace was to hasten that unconscionably.

Melissa Marr
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"The end of mortals" is the phrase used to describe the inevitable end of life for humans. The word "mortal" is also used to refer to someone who is mortal, or subject to death. Mortals are said to be capable of great things, but they are not immortal; they will eventually die. Faeries are immortal; they do not need to eat or drink, sleep, or breathe.

"Mortal" also means "frail," and thus has a double meaning here. If mortals are frail, then faeries are fragile.

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