What?”Lucien laughed. “Yes–all those female faeries around you were females for Tamlin to pick. It’s an honor to be chosen, but it’s his instincts that select her.”“ But you were there–and other male faeries.” My face burned so hot that I began sweating. That was why those three horrible faeries had been there–and they’d thought that just by my presence, I was happy to comply with their plans.“ Ah.” Lucien chuckled. “Well, Tam’s not the only one who gets to perform the rite tonight. Once he makes his choice, we’re free to mingle. Though it’s not the Great Rite, our own dalliances tonight will help the land, too.” He shrugged off that invisible hand a second time, and his eyes fell upon the hills. “You’re lucky I found you when I did, though, ” he said. “Because he would have smelled you, and claimed you, but it wouldn’t have been Tamlin who brought you into that cave.” His eyes met mine, and a chill went over me. “And I don’t think you would have liked it. Tonight is not for lovemaking. Sarah J. Maas
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Love is something that we all wish for. After all, what would life be without love? However, love should not be treated as a commodity or an object of possession. True love requires trust and respect, and it is the kind of love that should not be taken lightly. People who take their partners for granted and treat them as if they are merely a means to an end are obviously not in love. If you have been with someone for a few years and the feeling has never been mutual, then perhaps it is time to give up on that relationship and move on.

Source: A Court Of Thorns And Roses

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