Lynette Noni > Quotes

“dragon.”
― Lynette Noni, Draekora

“If it’s important t-to you, it’s important to m-me,” Tipp said quietly, walking over to wrap his arms around her waist. “We’re in this t-together, Kiva. Always.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“Breathe, sweetheart,” he said quietly, his piercing blue eyes holding hers.”
― Lynette Noni, A Very Medoran Kaldoras

“I wish you all the best, Kiva Corentine. Your future is as bright as the stars.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“and lingering perhaps a little too long on Kaiden”
― Lynette Noni, Draekora

“Rachel, despite her pale features, had a smile tugging at her lips. “And so handsome. He’s perfect for you, sweetheart. We knew it from the moment you introduced us.” “Seriously?” Alex couldn’t help saying with clear disbelief.”
― Lynette Noni, Vardaesia

“Should I, um . . .” Kiva waved to her outfit, fearing her clothes were too casual for dinner with the royal family. Jaren’s eyes didn’t wander from her face, his tone soft as he said, “You’re perfect, just as you are.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“D.C. answered, giving him a quick kiss on the lips that he turned into something deeper, only pulling back when Alex cleared her throat to remind them that she was still in the room.”
― Lynette Noni, Graevale

“Quieter, he said, “Please, Kiva. Turn around and let me see.”
She couldn’t deny his soft, pleading voice, so she turned, baring her shoulder to him, and hearing his swift intake of breath.
“Who did this to you?” he asked, in that same quiet tone, but now it was brimming with something else: anger.
Kiva’s mouth was too dry to speak, so Ashlyn answered for her.
“I told you last night — Navok wanted to see her healing magic. When she refused, he had one of his anomalies hit her with a fireball, burning straight through to the bone. He didn’t realize she can’t heal herself. And before you ask, it happened yesterday. I had to give her Serpent’s Kiss just so we could escape last night.”
“Serpent’s Kiss?” Jaren repeated, sounding horrified. “Are you insane? You could have killed her!”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“You are who you decide to be.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“But I know for a fact that they'd live it all over again, even the ending, as long as it meant they could keep their beginning.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“You’re different from them, Kiva, the light to their darkness. Your magic is pure, your heart is true. I c-can sense it.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“You know the funny thing about regrets?" Jordan said, his eyes full of mischief. "You don't know your'e going to have them until afterwards.”
― Lynette Noni, Vardaesia

“don't doubt in the darkness what you believed in the light”
― Lynette Noni, Vardaesia

“You once told me I was strong and powerful and I could survive anything. That I owed it to myself to find a reason to live. Now I am telling you the same. You are who you choose to be. You are what you choose to be. And right now, you need to choose to live. You can figure out the rest later.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“In case you’re wondering, Kaiden dear, you have Jack’s and my blessing.”
― Lynette Noni, Kaldoras

“Well, hel-lo there, gorgeous,” the prince said,”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“You knew me better than I knew myself. I was dead for ten years and you breathed life back into me. You saved me. You freed me. You made me. And in showing me who you were, in sharing your family and your kingdom and your life with me, in sharing your heart with me, you gave me strength to carve my own path. -Kiva Correntine”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“Your movement is good,” Bear said. “I think it’s just sprained.” D.C.’s face was tight with pain. “I’ll be fine. Let’s keep moving.” “Dix—” “Alex, I’m fine. Really. Let’s go.”
― Lynette Noni, Draekora

“Frazzled?” Alex released a quiet snort. “Who says ‘frazzled’? Are you eighteen or eighty?”
― Lynette Noni, A Very Medoran Kaldoras

“Don’t fear the shadows, make the shadows fear you - Lady Mistique”
― Lynette Noni, Draekora

“The Hand of the Gods was intended to be used by both Torvin and Sarana together, since it was a symbol of their peaceful union and the prosperity they wished not just for their kingdom, but the entirety of Wenderall. As such, it can only work by combining Vallentis magic and Corentine magic — healing magic, that is, not death magic.” His eyes locked with Kiva’s startled ones. “You’re the last remaining Corentine with healing magic. Navok needs you.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“It’s fake, guys. I’m sorry.”
― Lynette Noni, Draekora

“He was unstoppable. No matter how his family attacked, he found a way to defend himself, whether by using their own element against them or one of the other three powers he had at his disposal. He was magnificent. And he was terrifying.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“Compromise,” he bit out. “I’ll wait until they can move, then I’ll get them to the city and stash them somewhere safe — but then I’m coming to you. I don’t care what you say, you’re going to need me. And even if you don’t, there’s no way in hell I’m going to let you face your sister on your own. We’re in this together, Sunshine. You and me. Got it?”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“Yeah, yeah,” she grumbled. “That was hilarious.” Still laughing, he pulled her forward and, before she could react, pressed his lips to her temple in an impossibly soft kiss. Her breath arrested at his seemingly natural show of affection.”
― Lynette Noni, Graevale

“Running.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“I won’t,” Cresta said, her voice fading out. “And besides, you and I still have unfinished business to attend to first.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“I’m going to miss this,” she whispered. “Hey, now,” Jordan said, reaching out to tug on a lock of her hair. “We’re not going anywhere.” “Actually,” Bear said wryly, “we’re hopefully going home later today.”
― Lynette Noni, Vardaesia

“I dream of darkness, I dream of death,” Jaren answered slowly. “I dream of you falling from that tower and me not catching you in time. I dream of you walking into the crematorium and never coming back out. I dream of—of—” He swallowed. “I dream of finding you at the bottom of the quarry, not breathing.” He shuddered against her. “I dream of you dying, over and over, while I just stand there, watching.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage