" I’m going to punch you in the arm,” I growled. “We can get you a throne with snakes. I’ll stand next to you and roar at anybody who fails to grovel. Fear Kate Daniels. She is a mighty and terrible ruler. Grendel can anoint the petitioners with his vomit. It’ll be great . . .” Oh God. I put my hands over my face. "
― Ilona Andrews , Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, #7)