Suncrest - Chapter 9
"subtracting the cost of forest damage, that comes around to about 3000 silver pounds." giu's eyes bulged at the number. the raven woman waved a hand and two sacks of coins appeared.
Hope is like a shield.
Master brixis had likely never murdered anyone, except through overworking them to death, until they died, then making the corpse work off the cost of hiring a replacement, then charging the corpse rent for taking up space until it leaves.
Henry Rider: Clown Hunter, Chapter Twenty Two
"if i split the cost of a pizza with you, will you order one and leave me alone?" i sprang to my feet. "do warthogs fart over a thousand times per day?" "i...have no idea." "me neither. but yes, i'll leave you alone." "fine!
Marsten's Interview
Yes, it was an international call, and yes, there was no way to write this one off as a business expense, but heuva didn't care about the cost. anxiously, shi waited in aching silence as the electronics bridged the continents.
The Royal Secret part 12: The Promise of Power
He shuddered at the implication...the promise of power was an attractive one, but the cost seemed high. worse, his uncle would not be divulging this unless he required the duke's aid, and that put william at greater risk...
Second Chances & New Beginnings: Chapter Thirteen
"what is the cost of that co-operation though?" mel asked. i looked into her eyes and those of simon and helen as well.
Sea Song (Clean)
As she opened her eyes, she found her field of vision had drastically widened, but at the cost of her depth perception. a pressure built up in her skull as her forehead pushed outward into a sizable lump.
Black-Winged Angels Chapter 13: A New Lesson in Draconic Strategy
They could use it to kill the incoming dragons and humans, but at the cost of losing some part of the structures for the trap. the argoons were clearly unable to think about it.
Excommunicated (Kreet 15)
No matter what the cost, that meant something. later when red awoke, she had breakfast sent up and they ate together. "so, have you thought about my proposition?" kreet nodded.
Travelers in the dark
It is simply not worth the cost in energy. -- you wouldn't repair it if it was your back? -- it's not. but it will be my multiple weeks to spend at rest, exhausted and defenseless. mending is complex and strenuous. -- multiple weeks?
The Transformation
'luckily the thieves were caught, but....at the cost of his life? that isnt fair!' at this point jerry full-on bawling, and i was right there with him. i was sobbing into marks lap and he just sat shocked.
Lunch at King's
Reaching for the cash register, she tallied up the cost of the food. with a signature _ding,_ the machine opened_._ "ah, come on, don't give me that look. here, money for all four of us."