Katerina

“He had wanted her for so long that it seemed impossible he should actually have her beside him every day, that he might lay down beside her every night. Not impossible, he supposed. Just improbable.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

“I’m not supposed to let you in,” Jesper said. Brekker seemed unperturbed. “Why not?” “Because every time I do, you ask me to break the law.” A voice from behind Jesper said, “The problem isn’t that he asks, it’s that you always say yes.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

“None of this had been fated; none of it foretold. There had been no prophecies of a demon king or a dragon queen, a one-eyed Tailor, Heartrender twins. They were just the people who had shown up and managed to survive.
But maybe that was the trick of it: to survive, to dare to stay alive, to forge your own hope when all hope had run out.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

“None of that. A full night’s sleep might put you in a good mood, and I need you at your most disgruntled.” “Keep spewing inanities and you may see me at my worst.” “All Saints, are you saying I haven’t seen you at your worst?” Zoya tossed her hair. “If you had, you’d be under the covers, gibbering prayers.” “A unique way of getting me into bed, but who am I to question your methods?”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves