Vlad

“I have a gift for persuasion. I once talked a tree out of its leaves.” “Nonsense.” “Well, it was autumn. I can’t take full credit.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

“The most beautiful woman he had ever seen was standing next to him. Her alabaster skin was flawless. Her long black hair was loose, cascading down her back almost to her waist, shining in the sunlight. She had a perfectly oval face, with full, red lips and cheeks rosy from the climb up the hill. Her eyes were blue, not like the ocean or the sky, but something deeper, stronger, more indefinable. She turned to him, smiling, and those eyes shone as they gazed upon him. So focused. As if he were the only thing in the world, or at least the only thing of importance.”
― James Islington, The Shadow of What Was Lost

“Cuddlegiver?” Tric hissed. “Better than Pigfiddler.” “’Byss and blood, Mia…” “What?” she smirked. “I’m sure you give lovely cuddles”
― Jay Kristoff, Nevernight

“Ehri did not wish to be charmed. “Must you make a joke of everything?” “I must. By royal mandate and the curse of my own disposition. I find life quite unbearable without laughter.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves