Q: she had reduced him to this . he had n't known fear , and now it consumed him . he 'd never had anything worthwhile to lose . certainly not his own life . but marguarita with her soft body and her bright light and her mind filling his with life was worth everything to him . a treasure he would n't - could n't - _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is lose

Q: there have been times when war has brought peace . wanting the gold is not a bad thing . you never enter a race looking to finish second . you want the gold , so does your opponent , so it pushes you onward . that 's how we humans have evolved . that 's how the human race will evolve in the future , all because of _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is greed

Q: '' but i thought that since ... you agreed to meet ... that you wanted to see me . '' the tears started again and claire pulled another tissue from the box , sniffling as she twisted it in her hands . melody took the signed document and walked quietly behind her desk but remained standing . logan was still at the window , his eyes on _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is claire