Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor Quotes

“There will be those who’ll criticize ….” “That is like saying there will be those who sneeze.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“Your mother gave you your name. “Your father gave you a house. “Your sire gave you a clan. “Your tree gave you victory. “Your siblings give you purpose. “But I am Anan Eldermost—darkener of lands and harrower of hearts. I am he who was and is and has become music incarnate. And I will give you the sky.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“This year, Kyrie’s present from his parents had come as a surprise, probably because his father had settled on something at the last minute. He was to be given a room of his own, outside his parents’ suite. Because he wasn’t a little boy anymore. Dad had probably expected gratitude, not the opening of negotiations.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“Isla’s first waking thought was that Ginkgo would be terribly disappointed in her. She’d been raised by a trickster, for pity’s sake. Foxy pranks were nothing new. At home, she was always on guard. But away? What a mess.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“Jacques crooked a finger to lift Ginkgo’s face. “Lord, you’re stunning.” “You think? I feel ridiculous.” “The pressed powder Anjou used has a hint of shimmer. Very moonbeam. Perfect for snaring the regard of a wolf.” “Pretty sure that happened months ago. And without any of this frou-frou stuff.” Ginkgo grumbled, “I want my denim back.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“And without a backward glance, he strolled toward a knot of ambassadors, beginning his evening’s rounds. Leaving Isla in a state of unaccustomed disarray. Was she really going to let Lapis Mossberne seduce her? Some shred of feminist pride rebelled, but her romantic inclinations put up a good fight. In the end, she decided that yes, courting games appealed. She wanted to be adventurous for once.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“Jacques lifted a hand. Boniface blinked. “Non.” “Oui.” “Bloody hell.” Suuzu slouched back into the sofa cushions and watched the brothers sending silent messages for several moments. “Right then,” Boniface finally managed. “Lord, I hope you don’t expect me to pitch in. I’m pants at kids.” “I’d settle for your not telling Maman.” “I blocked her.” “Brave man.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“So you were lured by the flute? By the Bamboo Stave?” “How would a child know about something so rare?” “I am a rare child.” Stray raindrops slipped under the tarp and smacked Kyrie’s face. “My family says I am loved by winds.” “I do not love you.” “Are you certain?” “If I did, I cannot imagine admitting it.” “That, at least, is honest.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor

“Oh.” Isla looked away. She’d set her heart on a confirmed bachelor, so she never noticed the entirely available, hopelessly smitten bachelor right in front of her. Lapis had to concede that it was a classic trope. Really, the only saving grace in his situation was that it would never develop into a love triangle. Tiresome things.”
― Forthright ., Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor