Suddenly, a high pitched squeal was heard as a girl started to fall into the room. As if time had slowed down, Jonathan lunged forward with his spread arms wide open, with speed that most certainly could not belong to someone with such height and frame. Just in time, he managed to catch the falling girl safely, bridal style. He planted his feet harshly on the floor to stop himself from crashing into the wall.
"I expect you all to carry me like a rescued princess."
— Eithan, Cradle Series book 9: Bloodline
