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“And in that moment, Arianna made a vow. She swore she’d never let Rion feel alone again. Not so long as she lived.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“I love you, Rion. I will always love you, no matter what you’ve done.” She lowered her voice to a whisper. “You will never, never have to spend another day in this life alone. I won’t allow it.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“We'll always face hardships, that's just how things are, but you have to pick yourself up no matter how hard the fall.”
― J.E. Reed, Running With the Wolves

“And he’d never leave again. To hell with the war. To hell with his country. The only thing he needed was sleeping right beside him.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“It’s not a matter of manipulation. They’ll all be justified in their actions and words. I’m afraid you’ll finally hear something that crosses a line you can’t bear. I’m afraid you’ll be disgusted by it and never want to see me again.” Arianna silenced him with a kiss. “I’m not disgusted by you.” “Maybe you should be.” “You’re as much a victim to the world, you know.” “It doesn’t excuse what I’ve done. Plenty of others have had their share of difficult lives without resorting to killing." Arianna lowered her voice. “Let me love you. Let me in despite your demons, and let me face them myself when the time comes.”
― J.E. Reed, The Revered and the Pariah

“Don't burden yourself, the world is a heavy thing to carry.”
― J.E. Reed, Running With the Wolves

“Just because people make mistakes doesn't mean they deserve to drown in them.”
― J.E. Reed, Running With the Wolves

“Let me love you. Let me in despite your demons, and let me face them myself when the time comes.”
― J.E. Reed, The Revered and the Pariah

“If he was such an evil creature, wouldn't he have taken whatever he wanted? or was that her saying the minimum was enough again?”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“He clenched his fists. Someone had taken her from him. Someone had taken his Arianna. And he’d ensure their suffering rivaled his own.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“thunder cracked across the dreary sky, rumbling in long, low waves. She’d understood that”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“You just have to trust me.” He let out a breath, showering her in his scent. “You ask the one thing I find impossible.” His eyes remained locked with hers. Hungry. Full of desire. “But I can try.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“For some reason, Rion wanted to erase the emptiness in those eyes. He wanted to make them shine. He wanted to know what they might look like if—”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“The Divine and the Cursed. How fitting.” He stepped back and started toward the cabin, glancing behind to see if she’d follow. She did, her entire body flushed from their brief, yet intense encounter. Arianna couldn’t help but smile. Rion. The general of Brónach’s army. Her greatest enemy and the most feared warrior in Alastríona had just kissed her.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“His lips parted as she picked one up, speaking to it in hushed tones, and for the first time in his existence, Rion found himself believing in fairytales.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“With her stomach still queasy, Arianna ate slowly, but Rion didn’t rush her, didn’t look at her really, though by the way he’d angled his body, she could tell he was watching her every move.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“Avalon collected himself, but she could see the uncertainty in his gaze. “Step away, Arianna. This crea—” “Mine,” she growled. “He’s mine.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“She felt his rage and restraint warring against one another, then the male standing at her side snarled, pulling his lips back to reveal razor sharp teeth. But it wasn’t Rion who lunged for him, crashing into his full frame. Before she knew what she’d done, Arianna had the male pinned beneath her body, her hand at his throat, and her fangs bared. His eyes flew open wide and his hands released their grip on her arms, pulling back to open his palms in surrender. She couldn’t stop the growl in her voice. “Threaten him again and it will be the last threat you make.”
― J.E. Reed, The Revered and the Pariah

“Arianna didn’t know what her future would hold. She didn’t know how hard it would be to keep Rion in her life, but she knew one thing with utmost certainty. No matter what challenges they’d have to face, she wanted this male at her side. “I want you.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“Rion’s feral gaze slid to hers and his eyes, usually so filled with hate, softened. Softened for her. Arianna felt like someone had struck her. Anything, she realized. Rion would give her anything.”
― J.E. Reed, The Divine and the Cursed

“Arianna steadied herself. “Every slave in this city is now free to make their own choices. If they wish to leave, I’ll arrange an escort to Levea first thing tomorrow morning. If they wish to stay, they’ll be paid a fair wage for their services.” The slaves began whispering to one another. “And if anyone takes issue with either of those things, then every slave in this city will accompany me back to Levea where I’ll stay for good.” “You would leave Ruadhán?” Niall asked. “For them?” “And I won’t think twice about it." The Fae murmured amongst themselves but they watched her and Niall with bated breaths. “You’d cleave this continent in two.” “Then maybe that’s what it needs.”
― J.E. Reed