In this scene, when Pietas is attacked from behind, the panther who’s been his shadow for months leaps into the frey and protects him. It costs the cat its life. But this panther is far…
I am invincible. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, Pietas is free of the lifepod, but his injuries have incapacitated him. He must rely completely on Six. Depending on others is not the king’s…
I overcome. I am indomitable. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, as Pietas is healing from catastrophic injuries, he’s literally at the mercy of Six, the mortal who’d captured him. After nearly a year…
In this scene, Tornahdo is aboard the starport Enderium Six, awaiting assignment. All he’s been told is he’ll be providing security during peace talks aboard the station. He’s locked in his room, with no outside…
I vanquish every enemy. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, as he’s healing from catastrophic injuries, Pietas muses about pain. Excerpt from Origin of Pietas Pietas had taught himself, disciplined himself never to fear…
I face every foe. Pietas performs the Ritual of Strength before battle, whether it be a physical or emotional one. In it, as a sign of humility, he cuts his hair with a dagger. If…
I prevail over every circumstance. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, Six and Pietas are deep into a journey across the planet, hoping to locate the other immortals. Pietas has said he has few…
My will is absolute. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, Six and Pietas are crossing the planet, searching for the other immortals. After cleaning gear and laying out what little clothing they own to…
No fear touches me. There’s a difference between feeling fear and being controlled by fear. In this scene, Six offers a bit of advice. At the beginning of the previous book, nothing the Ghost Corps…
My body submits to my will. When it comes to matters of decisions, Pietas is an alpha. The only time in Origin of Pietas that he uses the word submit is when he’s refusing to…