Magnus Archives Quotes Novels & Stories

His mouth formed my name like a confession and then like a prayer. “Aria,” he said again, every syllable a weapon and a benediction. “If any part of you remembers me, fight. Remember the small things. Remember coffee. Remember the stupid jokes. Remember when I fixed your bike. Remember the rain. Remember the time we pretended the world would never know and it did. Remember me.” A sliver of me tried to reach him. It reached the edge and burned and retreated. “Who will you be if you keep the world’s fire?” Magnus asked softly. “Who will you love? Who will you spare?”

Magnus chuckles, soft and amused. “Force?” He says, tilting his head and looking like the deranged madman he is. “No, I prefer leverage,” Then he says it. “I might release certain recordings of our interactions.” Everything inside me goes cold. “You wouldn't dare.” “I might,” he continues, ignoring the tremor in my voice, “ let the Council see exactly how loyal you've been to me behind closed doors.” My heart rate increases. “You would destroy my family and yours.” Magnus' eyes meet mine, and I can see his wolf so close to the surface. “ I would burn it to the ground. If it meant I walked away untouched, don't underestimate me, little girl.”

My brow arched as I looked at him like he was crazy. Squall’s voice broke the tension, a cautious warning wrapped in certainty. “Careful, Magnus.” But Magnus’s eyes never left mine, and I felt the chains of my invisible cage grow tighter. “My beast doesn’t make mistakes,” Magnus said, his confidence wrapping around me like smoke. “It knows what it wants, and it wants you.” His words left me breathless, and I felt uncomfortable. He was claiming me with his words and his eyes. Squall stepped in between us, blocking me from Magnus’ view, his presence like a buffer against Magnus’ boldness.

A gush of whispers ran through the Argon representatives. They thought I was agreeing. I continued: “Your words are wise, Magnus. A leader who knows when to bow for the safety of his people is admirable.” Magnus straightened with a faint nod. But then I let my voice fall deeper. “But I will not accept a treaty born out of weakness.” The chatter died like it started. Magnus’s expression didn’t change but the others around him had their faces tinged with shock and confusion I stepped closer to him. “You didn’t come here because you want peace,” I said. “You came because you are losing.”

He saw Magnus sitting head down playing with food. "Magnus it’s okay. Sometimes it’s okay to be weak. One cannot stay strong for so long, Magnus. It’s better to say it than to breakdown. I don’t know what the matter is and i won’t bug you either. It’s just that if someone is meant for you, they will get back to you no matter what. And if not, you can’t walk holding a thin thread for long. It’s better to let it go". "I didn’t know you can talk sensible Ming". Magnus ruffled his hair with his genuine smile.

“Look baby. All I’m saying is, I won't just sit back and let you sabotage yourself or let you lose that spark that makes you, you.” He was right. I'm letting my entire life crumble beneath me. A life I have managed to build for an entire year. Besides if I don't, Magnus will keep lecturing me. “Fine. You win. I will try to be all smiles today…” “Don't just smile to make me happy. Smile because you are happy,” “Got it.” I squinted, bobbing my head, Something was a bit off with him. “Aren’t you too energetic for someone who has a hole in his back?”

Minet answered, showing a slight hint of annoyance at Lizz. “One can never be too careful” Lizz replied, keeping her casual tone. “Well one toast in front of all of these witnesses can’t be too bad?” Rex said, darting his eyes around the people close, making sure he had witnesses in case Minet did indeed have bad intentions. “My thoughts exactly!” Minet said, showing her perfect white teeth when she smiled, placing the tray down and handing the drinks out, lifting her glass, “May your life be long and rule be prosperous, we expect great things from you being a Magnus.”

Tell me demon, do you expect me to cower? Magnus growled savagely, reaching for her through the bars, but she was too quick. She averted his attempt and laughed again as he vainly reached for her, spitting profanities her way. ‘Burn the devil’s whore!’ Mary shouted. ‘She has cursed your life! Magnus , please, I beg you… do not allow her to live a moment longer!’ ‘Stupid girl,’ Clarissa chided. ‘ How proud you must feel, that you have instigated so much suffering and death. How powerful you must think yourself, and yet you crumbled before your mother and sister’s spirits. Weak filth, you are beyond redemption.’

"I'm so glad you're safe. After everything that happened..." She was baiting me. Testing to see if I'd break, if I'd reveal what I knew in front of witnesses. Not a chance. "Yes," I said calmly. "It was terrible. So many lost." Her smile tightened. "Indeed. Though I suppose some losses are greater than others." Magnus. She was talking about Magnus. My hands clenched under the table, but I kept my expression blank. "True. Though I find the greatest losses are often those we inflict on ourselves."

I stood up and moved around the desk to him, grabbing his hand and pulling him with me to the couch, sitting with him and leaning into his side, sighing happily as he wrapped his arms around me. “Hmm, well then perhaps you need a break. You’ve been pushing yourself hard with working and training nonstop. You need some time to just relax and breathe, to take it all in before you burn yourself out before you even start.” Magnus spoke as he moved and started to run his hand through my hair and the other rubbed my arm.