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21 " Such misplaced faith in a boy with a murderous past and a girl with treacherous intent. "
― Renée Ahdieh , The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn, #1)
22 " Every impulse that we strive to strangle broods in the mind and poisons us. "
23 " It was a quiet taunt...a poisoned glass of wine, meant to intoxicate and exsanguinate. "
24 " In your honesty, I saw a reflection of myself. Or rather, of the man I longed to be. So I failed you. I didn’t stay away. Then, later, I thought if I had answers, it would be enough. I would no longer care. You would no longer matter. So I continued failing you. Continued wanting more. And now I can’t find the words to say what must be said. To convey to you the least of what I owe. When I think of you, I can’t find the air to b r e a t h e. "
25 " I suspect she will be like air. Like knowing how to breathe. "
26 " For without a measure of arrogance, how can one attempt the impossible? "
27 " So you intend to go through life never loving anyone? Just … things?”“No. I’m looking for something more.”“More than love?”“Yes.”“Is it not arrogant to think you deserve more, Khalid Ibn al-Rashid?”“Is it so arrogant to want something that doesn’t change with the wind? That doesn’t crumble at the first sign of adversity?”“You want something that doesn’t exist. A figment of your imagination.”“No. I want someone who sees beneath the surface-someone who completes the balance. An equal.”“And how will you know when you’ve found this elusive someone?” Shahrzad retorted.“I suspect she will be like air. Like knowing how to breathe. "
28 " I failed you one last thing. Here is my chance to rectify it. It was never because I didn’t feel it. It was because I swore I would never say it, and a man is nothing if he can’t keep his promisesSo I write it to the sky -I love you, a thousand times over. And I will never apologize for it. "
29 " I will live to see tomorrow's sunset. Make no mistake. I swear. I will live to see as many sunsets as it takes. And I will kill you. With my bare hands. "
30 " It’s a fitting punishment for a monster. to want something so much—to hold it in your arms — and know beyond a doubt you will never deserve it. "
31 " And how will you know when you've found the elusive someone?I suspect she will be like air. Like knowing how to breathe. "
32 " A true plague of a girl. And yet a queen in every sense of the word. "
33 " Tonight is a night to turn heads. Make them remember you. Make sure they never forget. You are the Calipha of Khorasan, and you have the ear of a king." Despina put her hand on Shahrzad's shoulder and grinned at their shared reflection. "More important, you have his heart." She bent forward and lowered her voice. "And, most important, you are a fearsome thing to behold in your own right. "
34 " Omar’s hand fell from Tariq’s shoulder. “A shared history does not entitle you to a future, my friend. "
35 " Her conviction wavered further. “I told you; don’t try to own me.”“I don’t want to own you.”She swiveled her neck to meet his gaze. “Then never speak of sending me away again. I am not yours to do with as you will.”Khalid’s features smoothed knowingly. “How right you are. You are not mine.” He dropped his palm from the door. “I am yours. "
36 " Murderer, monster, madman... Khalid may very well be all of those things. But he's also loved. By me and by my father. But, most of all, by Shazi. With her, he is as fiercely loved as he loves. "
37 " I’m sorry I hurt you,” Shahrzad said, her eyes luminous.Khalid slid a hand behind her neck and rested his chin atop her head.“As am I, joonam,” he whispered. “So very sorry. "
38 " All we have is now. And our promise to make it better. "
39 " There is potential for boundless good in the boy I knew. Trust that the man you see now is a shadow of what lies beneath. If you would, give him the love that will enable him to see it for himself. To a lost soul, such a treasure is worth its weight in gold. Worth its weight in dreams. "
40 " What are you doing to me, you plague of a girl?” he whispered.“If I’m a plague, then you should keep your distance, unless you plan on being destroyed.” The weapons still in her grasp, she shoved against his chest.“No.” His hands dropped to her waist. “Destroy me. "