Alex quoted The Language of Power by Rosemary Kirstein (Steerswoman, #4)
Rosemary Kirstein’s acclaimed epic continues, as a servant of truth journeys through a world where …
Content warning Protagonist death
Jannik turned back.
“And do not expect me to be so selective, so fair and just, the next time. I frankly cannot be bothered. I will make an example of anyone I choose, any time I choose, merely to make you understand!”
He moved his gaze across the entire crowd, slowly.
“Anyone,” he said again. Then he looked left.
“You, for instance,” he said to Rowan.
“You’ve been entirely too calm through all of this.”
He laid his hand on her chest.
“You’re dead.”
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— The Language of Power by Rosemary Kirstein (Steerswoman, #4)
This whole chapter was stressfull, tense, and things was so close to end up mostly-just-fine (except for that minor but nice person being killed, earlier).
But then we are left with this fucking ending anyway... What a scene!