Corrick Quotes

“Because despite all outward appearances, I’m not cruel. I don’t delight in pain. I don’t delight in any of this.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defy the Night

“Kindness leaves you vulnerable, Tessa. I learned that lesson years ago.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defy the Night

“I have heard every manner of scream without flinching. I have listened to promises and threats and curses and lies—and occasionally, the truth.
I have never hesitated in doing what needs to be done.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defy the Night

“I’ll never be free of this. Of who I am. This will be my life as King’s Justice: Cruel Corrick, the most feared man in the kingdom, and somehow also the most alone.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defy the Night

“I was ready to kneel at my brother's feet and beg for release.
I'm ready to kneel at Tessa's and beg for forgiveness.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defy the Night

“Do forgive us for the delay," I say, but I'm pretty sure my eyes say, I'm about to push you off the dock.
That spark of challenge lights in his gaze. "Forgiven, Your Highness."
His eyes say, Go ahead and try.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I expect Prince Corrick to return unharmed," he says, and there's a note in his voice I don't think I've ever heard before. The promise of vengeance hangs in every syllable.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn