The Duchess's Designs Quotes

“The future stretched out before me like an endless length of shimmering silk, nothing but hope and possibility. My three Alphas were with me at last. I was whole. My heart was mended. I laid a hand over my abdomen. And someday soon, the world would be, as well.”
― Merri Bright, The Duchess's Designs

“Hugo protested, racing after us. Demetri paced not far behind, quiet humor in his face. And Neron—my own fairy tale prince, with his pure heart and filthy mind—followed us all, his eyes constantly moving as he guarded me.”
― Merri Bright, The Duchess's Designs

“Ratter ran across the hall and threw her arms around me. “You heard the Goddess. She’s mending her lines.” Ratter glared up at Yvonna, who stared at my niece as if she’d seen a ghost before looking up into my face. “Rada?” she gasped.”
― Merri Bright, The Duchess's Designs

“A shimmering golden glow formed around my abdomen, and I placed a hand over it, shocked at the sensation. And then, a liquid drumbeat—thump-thump—started up, growing louder. A heartbeat. “A child,” Neron gasped, taking me into his arms. Demetri and Hugo were there in a moment, and we all held each other as the Goddess amplified the sound for the entire castle to hear.”
― Merri Bright, The Duchess's Designs

“A strange light filled my mind, and I leaned down, feeling the presence of the Goddess close by. I whispered words that spilled out like jewels, each one shining. My throat ached with the pressure of the voice that emerged, quiet and calm. “My line is all that matters. And I will mend it with My daughter.”
― Merri Bright, The Duchess's Designs

“On my way to the Great Hall, Vilkurn had muttered from the shadows that King Rigol had bowed out of attending this meeting. “Goddess be with you,” Vilkurn murmured, snorting when I called him a coward as well for hiding in the shadows. “Ratter’s here. She’ll protect you.” She might need to.”
― Merri Bright, The Duchess's Designs

“She chose well,” Cilla said in a voice I had never heard before, filling the room with a strange, bell-like echo. The room almost shook with the sound, and a vast, invisible presence stretched out over us both. “You were and are worthy of My daughter. She was so broken. Keep mending her, Alpha.” I gasped, filled with awe and no small amount of fright.”
― Merri Bright, The Duchess's Designs