Rune Winters Quotes

“Live in the darkness too long, and eventually you won't recognize the light. You'll become like the monsters you hate.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“I may not know Rune Winters, but I know the Crimson Moth. And she is no caged thing.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“The problem with love is the more you try to destroy it, the stronger it becomes. It might look like weakness on the surface. But in truth, it's tougher than steel. Love can't be controlled. Love can't obey unjust laws. Love will always oppose tyrants. Love is the real enemy of the regime, and that's why you despite it. It's why Cressida tries to crush it. Because you both know, deep down, it has the power to topple you.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“It's been a honor, Captain," she whispered against his lips.
Gideon let out a soft cry, but he didn't fail her.
Pulling the trigger, he sent a bullet straight into her heart.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“I think someone broke her."
"Ah, anything else?"
"I'm afraid I won't be able to put her back together."
"You can't put her back together. Only she can do that.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Pressing a hand to Gideon's heart, Rune whispered: "Come find me in the next world."
And then Death found her.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“My name is Wisdom." Her voice rang like a drawn blade. "And I've waited a long time for this.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Because I was stupid enough to fall in love with a witch hunter. Stupid enough to hope he might love me back. And if he did, I wasn't going to let anything come between us again.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“She'd forgotten the thrill of it. How it made her feel untouchable.
Invincible.
I am the Crimson Moth.
It was the answer to her oldest question.
You are the kindest, cleverest, bravest girl I've ever met.
This was Rune Winters. This girl. In this moment.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Of course he was tempted. A life with Rune? It was worth everything. Which was precisely why he needed to stay and fight. This was where they both belonged. He wanted to save it-for her, for them, more than anyone. Anything less, and he would never be the man she deserved.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch