Delano Quotes

“While the arrival alone was magnificent, it wasn’t until I entered the lobby that I was swept away: fifty-foot ceilings, a straight-shot visual hundreds of feet from the entrance to the rear orchard, and charming vignettes of whimsical seating and social areas throughout. The beauty was unmistakable, and the energy was so real you could almost drink it. Every step I took built on the drama of the experience. By the time I exited the lobby and stepped into the orchard, I felt changed, as if my appreciation for what the imagination could manifest had been heightened. I didn’t say a word for ten minutes after I walked outside. I just smiled, completely satisfied by what I had just consumed.”
― Alan Philips, The Age of Ideas: Unlock Your Creative Potential

“Damn,' Kieran drew the word out.

'Should we intervene?' Delano asked, sounding concerned.

'No,' Elijah answered with a chuckle. 'This is the best thing I've seen in a while. Who would've thought the Maiden could throw down?'

'This is why you don't mix business with pleasure,' Kieran commented.

'Is that the case?' Elijah whistled. 'My money is on her then.'

'Traitors,' gasped Hawke...”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I thought... I thought I heard you calling my name,' The crease between his brows deepened. 'Screaming for help.' Letting go of his sword, he ran a hand through his nearly white-blond hair. 'It must've been the wind.'

'Or your guilty conscience.'

'Probably the wind.'

I started toward him.

There it was, a flash of a grin. 'Sorry to interrupt.'

'Interrupt what? I'm stuck in this room. What could-?' I shrieked as the door closed and locked. 'Now I am yelling!'

'It's the wind,' he yelled back through the door.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“Please don't fight atop the horse,' Delano called out from somewhere behind us. 'None of us wish to watch Setti trample either of you.'

'Speak for yourself,' came Kieran's droll voice.

Casteel straightened behind me. 'Don't worry. Neither of us will fall. It was just a love tap.'

'That did not look like a love tap,' Naill commented.

'That's because it was a very passionate one,' Casteel replied.

'You're about to get a love tap to your face,' I uttered under my breath.

Casteel curled his arm more firmly around my waist as he laughed. 'There's the vicious little creature. I missed her.'

'Whatever,' I grumbled.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“I heard one of them talk about how they wanted to make a cloak out of my fur,' Delano said from where he rode to our right. His brows were furrowed. 'My fur should be reserved for something far more luxurious than a cloak. I bit him extra hard for that.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“Please, no stabbing. All of that makes me anxious.'

I crossed my arms. 'No promises.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“I should be here with you,' Kieran stepped closer to Casteel. 'My duty is to defend your life with mine. That is what I'm bonded to do, the oath I took. How can I do that running away from the battle?' His voice lowered. 'Don't do this, Cas.'
...
'You took an oath to protect me, and you will,' Casteel said. 'You're not running away from the battle. You will be keeping safe what is most important to me, and that is Poppy.'

I jolted. 'Wait. What?'

'You will leave with them. It will be hard,' he said, still holding Kieran's gaze. 'There will be no breaks, and you will need to listen to everything Kieran tells you, especially when it's night in the mountains, but-'

'I'm not leaving,' I cut him off.

'You can't be here,' Casteel replied. 'Not when they come. This is not up for discussion.'

I shot to my feet. 'Let me make one thing clear. I don't know if you realise this or not, Casteel, but I'm not duty-bound to obey a single thing you say.'

Casteel stiffened.

'And maybe you should actually look at me when you try to order me to do things,' I tacked on.

He turned to me, his head cocked. 'I'm looking at you now.'

'But are you listening?'

'Oh, man,' Delano murmured under his breath as the rest of the room went dead silent. 'Someone is getting stabbed again.'

Someone, I think it was Jasper, snorted.

'Oh, I'm listening,' Casteel replied. 'Maybe you should try that. Along with this thing called common sense.'

'Definitely getting stabbed,' Kieran confirmed.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“I’m kind of sad I didn’t get the same welcome,” quipped Delano.
Laughing under my breath, I turned to the pale-haired wolven. “Might
be a wee bit suspicious if I know every single one of you.”
“I know.” Delano came forward. “I just wanted to complain.”
I took hold of his arm. “It is good to see you.”
Wintry blue eyes met mine. “I was worried we wouldn’t…” He forced a
smile. “You good?”
Yanking the younger wolven in for a hug, I cupped the back of his head.
“I’m good.”
“Oh, fuck,” Elijah muttered. “You’re going to make him an even bigger
marshmallow.”
“Marshmallow?” I repeated, pulling back.
Delano rolled his eyes. “Yeah, he says I’m like a marshmallow, all
gooey and soft on the inside.”
“Am I wrong?” Elijah threw up his hands.
“You’re going to realize just how not soft I am when I knock your ass
through that stone wall,” Delano warned, pointing at said wall.
“You wouldn’t dare.” Elijah chuckled, motioning us to follow him to
one of the closed wooden doors. “Wanna know why? You’d be all kinds of
sad afterward for hurting me.”
“I’m not so sure about that,” Delano muttered, but he did so as he
grinned.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Soul of Ash and Blood

“So, you’re
down a few guards already. What about the rest?”
“I will handle them,” I told him.
Delano lowered his glass. “None of them can be swayed to join our
side?”
I smiled faintly at his optimism. “I don’t believe so.”
“See? Marshmallow.” Elijah leaned back, kicking his feet up onto the
desk. “First thing he asks? How did the Maiden get scarred? The second
thing?” He finished off his whiskey as Naill hid his smile behind his hand.
“Can any of the guards be saved? Soon, he’s gonna ask—” He cursed as
Delano turned, knocking his legs off the desk with a swipe of his arm,
nearly toppling Elijah out of his chair. He righted himself with one hand.
“My apologies.”
“Uh-huh.” Delano turned.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Soul of Ash and Blood