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161 " The streets bustled with revelers bundled in coats and scarves, and a light coating of snow dusted everything—the shops, the stalls, the carriages, the street. Wreaths with red bows hung from nearly every door. The wind caught at the ribbons and made the tails dance. "
― Shelby Mahurin , Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1)
162 " I don't know what the hell you're talking about, but you need to look in the mirror. There's a special circle in Hell for liars and hypocrites, Your Eminence. Perhaps I'll see you there. "
163 " Excellent. At least this will be entertaining. I have many enemies.""Imagine that.""I wouldn't, if I were you . . . You'll have nightmares for weeks. "
164 " I knew I would remember him. I would feel his abscence even after death, would ache for him to be near me in a way he could never be again. This was my destiny-eternal torment. "
165 " I’m a piece of shit,” she finally mumbled, not lifting her head. “Nonsense.” In a practiced movement, I parted her hair, dividing each half into three sections near her crown. “You smell much better than shit. "
― Shelby Mahurin , Blood & Honey (Serpent & Dove, #2)
166 " Algunas cosas no pueden cambiarse con palabras. Es necesario ver algunas cosas para creerlas. Es necesario sentirlas. "
167 " No termina con la muerte. Termina con esperanza. "
168 " What about what I wanted, maman? You and tante—all either of you have ever cared about is this stupid feud. I’m the collateral damage, aren’t I? I’m the one who suffers. "
― Shelby Mahurin , Gods & Monsters (Serpent & Dove, #3)
169 " Frankly, his silence is insulting. He could at least send a bird to shit on our heads or something. "
170 " Did you steal it, Lou? The truth, please.” “Well, that was dripping with condescension. Shall we try again?” With an exasperated sigh, he turned his head to kiss my fingers. “You’re impossible.” “I’m impractical, improbable, but never impossible. "
171 " Your chivalry is noted, husband mine, and shall be thusly rewarded.” He pulled me into a hug, his smile genuine now. And shamefully relieved. “I would’ve eaten it.” “I should’ve let you.” “And now all of you will go hungry,” Beau said. "
172 " Despite her bare skin against mine, she wore secrets like armor, and she shed them for no one. Not even me. Especially not me. "
173 " None know what the water will show them. Desires, fears, strengths, weaknesses, memories—it sees truth and demands truth in turn. All you must do is acknowledge it. "
174 " Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid. Little by little, the bird makes its nest. —French proverb "
175 " A name isn't a person. "
176 " Quand le vin est tiré, il faut le boire. When the wine is drawn, one must drink it. —French proverb "
177 " It doesn't end in death. It ends in hope. "
178 " You haven’t?” Beau arched a brow in disbelief. “She’s your wife—or lady friend, paramour, whatever label you’ve settled on. Something is clearly wrong with her, brother. "
179 " Would you, oh brave and virtuous Chasseur, stick your tongue down my throat and your hands up my skirt? My ass needs grabbing. "
180 " Take it from someone who knows—when a person brings you more hurt than happiness, you’re allowed to let them go. You do not have to follow them into the dark. "