Queen S Guard Quotes

“Pen will no longer be your close guard, Lady,” Mace said flatly.
“What?”
“Starting tonight, Elston will take over Pen’s duties.”
Kelsea turned to stare at Pen, who in turn stared at the floor.“
“What’s happened?” she demanded.
“I’ll give you two a few minutes, but only a few,” Mace replied, speaking to Pen. “After that, you will not be alone together again.”
Pen nodded, but Kelsea turned on Mace.
“You don’t make changes to my Guard behind my back, Lazarus! I didn’t ask for a new close guard. This isn’t your decision.”
“No, Lady,” Pen said. “It’s mine.”
― Erika Johansen

“If you vow not to remove it, or ask another fae to take it off for you, then I will tell you if my scouts find out anything about Florian’s condition.”

Bastard. Using my brother against me? That’s just cruel. “How do I know you don’t already know something, and you’re just keeping it from me?”

He shakes his head. “Give me some credit, little queen. I’m not a complete asshole.” Could’ve fooled me.

I snort. “I don’t trust your promises, Caed. You swore an oath to protect me, remember? Look how well that turned out.”

“I’ve never harmed you—” I raise my brows, and he amends. “Intentionally.”
― Marie Mistry, Across an Endless Sea