Victoria Aveline > Quotes

“The problem with that expression is that no woman should wish for a knight in shining armor. A knight with shining armor has probably never been to war. They’ve never fought or been hurt. If you want a strong man who can protect you, then you should hope for a knight in dented, scratched, rusted armor. That knight has fought and survived.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“You earned those scars. You survived. The marks that cover your body are an outward representation of your inner strength. Those marks represent the opposite of weakness, and anyone who thinks differently is an idiot.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“My life before, as I knew it, ended when I met you. Have a care for my life now.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“She looked at his door when she neared and muttered, “Should’ve picked dumb and pretty. Always pick dumb and pretty, Jade.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“It had been about four days since Jade was abducted. All in all, she had to say, abduction was boring.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“This is a temporary fascination, human,” he hissed. “You are but a Season. Calamitous, powerful, consuming. But like the rains, you too will pass.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Jade set the towel away and examined one of the black marks curving around his wrist. “Those markings…” She sighed, tracing the mark with her finger. “I’d like to lick every one of them,” she said with a wicked smile. Theo leaned in close and said in a low, rumbling voice, “Is that so?”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“You could betray me a hundred times over, and I fear I’d still fall at your feet.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“Just because she didn't intend on becoming anyone's bride didn't mean she couldn't objectify a few fine aliens.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“No. I don’t bend.” Sikthand’s eyes drifted to the mirror. Truth rose like acid in his throat. “But I could break for her.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Have you mistaken my curiosity to fuck an alien as genuine interest?”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Also, perfect people are boring,”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“As a queen, you'll have to choose what our city stands for. What's worth fighting for and what isn't, not based on what's right or wrong, but based on what allows your people to live unconcerned lives. And despite the fact that every intention you have is pure, they'll hate you. They can't help it. There is no decision you will make, ever, that everyone will support. You either don't do enough, or you do it the wrong way, or you're too soft, or you're too vicious.
... People need something to be upset about for their happiness to be real, " he explained, voice emotionless. "We only notice the day because there is night. We only truly quenched by water after thirst sets in. They need the negative, even if they manufacture it. It's the only way they understand the value of the positive. As their queen you're an easy target. They'll look for any crack, any blemish and scream about it. But the fact that they're screaming about you and not parishing in wars or starving in the mines will show you you've done your job well. And when you die, they'll visit your statue in the Heroes Hall and wail over what a wonderful leader you were, though you won't be around to hear it.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“That had always been a problem in Lily’s relationships. Too independent to make men feel comfortable. Why did they always want her to need them? Wasn’t it better if she didn’t?”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“What if she has a stray thought she wants to share, and I’m not awake for her to talk to? Being parted from his mate, even in sleep, sent a pang through his chest.”
― Victoria Aveline, Releasing Maladek

“This guy might look like a god, but he had the personality of a sea urchin.”
― Victoria Aveline, Tempting Auzed

“I’ve only felt the soft curves of your body twice, but it’s been the highlight of my year, and I haven’t even seen all of you yet.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“I’d follow you anywhere, mivassi.”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“Your eyes were black. I don’t know how, but you were hurt in some way. And you were going to let him take you. What if you couldn’t get free?” “I would’ve found a… a way to…” Verakko’s words stuttered out as her words finally registered. “My eyes?” The world around him slammed to a halt, the thunderous pounding in his chest freezing as though even his heart feared he’d misheard her. I recognized her? She’s mine.”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“I’m not trying to deceive you, Jade. You have to understand, females on this planet can do whatever they want. Choose to marry whomever they want. They also choose whether they want to have sex with their husband during their marriage or not. When a female chooses a male to marry, she’s gifting that male an opportunity, not a right. He’ll do whatever he can to make his wife happy.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“He didn't want her to come speak to him because he so desperately wanted her to come speak to him.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“I adore every part of you. You couldn’t be more perfect if you’d been carved from my dreams. If you let me keep you, I’ll show you how treasured you are every day of your life.”
― Victoria Aveline, Releasing Maladek

“Who the fuck do you think you are?” she spat, shooting daggers from her eyes. “The king,”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“There are a few classes every male has to take, and then there are some they can choose. Cooking and childcare, for example, are mandatory. A husband must know how to make a good meal for his wife and, with any luck, his children. A class about pairing beverages with food, however, is optional. The males train in both schools until they’re about twenty, then they take their final exams and earn their grades.” She”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“You can't feel the pain of losing someone if you don't have anyone to lose.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“If she wouldn't stay with him and he couldn't steal her, what would become of him? He whispered, into her hair, "Stay with me.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“I’ve memorized it all so I know exactly where to find you when the pressure in my chest threatens to crush me.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“She tended to complain a lot, but Lily had soon learned her complaining was just something that made her feel better.”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“Jade stared at the doorway he’d vanished through long after he left. Speaking to Cebo, she said, “If he keeps that behavior up, I may have to like him.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“He could finally have someone. A companion. Someone who didn’t look at him and only see what they could get.”
― Victoria Aveline, Using Fejo