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“That queen of yours played me like a vihuela, didn't she?”
― The Crown of Embers
― The Crown of Embers
“Mara hurries over and takes my hands. "Er, congratulations on your pending nuptials?"
I whisper, "He'll be so angry when he learns I have engaged us without his knowledge.”
― The Crown of Embers
I whisper, "He'll be so angry when he learns I have engaged us without his knowledge.”
― The Crown of Embers
“I cover his hand with my own: "The Champion must not waver," he says in my ear. "Yea, though SHE pass through the shadow of darkness, SHE shall not fear, for God's righteous right hand shall sustain her and give her new life triumphant.”
― The Crown of Embers
― The Crown of Embers
“He studies me thoughtfully. "You are a beautiful queen, Elisa," he says voice pitched low.
I never expected he would say such a thing. "A month or two of pastries will fix that," I say. Then I smile to show him I mean it flippantly.
His expression does not change. "Even then.”
― The Girl of Fire and Thorns
I never expected he would say such a thing. "A month or two of pastries will fix that," I say. Then I smile to show him I mean it flippantly.
His expression does not change. "Even then.”
― The Girl of Fire and Thorns

“You are a coward.” Stephen headed for the door. “If you lose her, it won’t be because of this citizenship writ or all of the things she has to give up to be your wife. It won’t be because you’re some magnanimous chap who freed the bird who wanted to fly. It will be because you’re afraid.” He eased open the door. “And that will mark your reign for the rest of your life.”
― A March Bride
― A March Bride
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