The Wolf and the Dove Quotes

“You are stingy with our words," she accused, then laughed gayly as she swept around, tossing over her shoulder a roguish look that drew the length of him. "But I am more generous, my lord. You are indeed a fine sight."
-Aislinn”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“Do I perceive a softening in your heart for me, damoiselle?" He laughed at her scowl. "Beware maid. I will tell you true. After you will come another and then another. There are no strings that can tether me to any woman. So guard your heart."
"My lord, you greatly exaggerate your appeal," she replied indignantly. "If I fell anything for you, 'tis hatred. You are the enemy and you are to be despised as such."
"Indeed?" He smiled slowly into her eyes.
"Then tell me, damoiselle, do you always kiss the enemy so warmly?”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“What price did William pay for your life, for your loyalty sworn by oath? Could I purchase it from him?"
-Aislinn”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“You are stingy with your words," she accused, then laughed gayly as she swept around, tossing over her shoulder a roguish look that drew the length of him. "But I am more generous, my lord. You are indeed a fine sight." - Aislinn”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“had become his mistress. The word stung her with its irony. Proud, aloof Aislinn at the beck and call of a Norman. It took an effort to keep from flinging”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“You should not dwell upon yesterday’s loss, but rather seek the morrow’s gain.”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“-Eres muy sabia para tus pocos años, criatura -afirmó- Sin embargo, quisiera darte un consejo. Deja al lobo aúlle a la luna; la luna no vendrá hacia él. Deja que merodee por los bosques tenebrosos; no encontrara allí lo que busca. Solo cuando admita que tiene necesidad de amor, encontrará la verdadera felicidad. Hasta entonces, se leal y amable con el. Si sientes algún afecto por él, dale lo que negamos su madre y yo. Consuelalo amorosamente cuando sufra. Pon en torno a su cuello una cadena de fidelidad y él se volverá manso y dócil.”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“Él no debe sentirse obligado a brindarme más amabilidad de la que desea. Si no la ofrece por su propia voluntad, no significa nada.”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

“-Kerwick, tú y yo jamás podremos regresar adonde estábamos antes que vinieran los normandos. Entre nosotros se ha cerrado una puerta. Olvida que fui una vez tu prometida.
-Ninguna puerta hay entre nosotros, Aislinn —dijo él con amargura-. Sólo un hombre." El bobo y la paloma.”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove