Lady of Light and Shadows Quotes

“Do you know how a pearl comes to be?"
"Oysters make them, from a bit of sand."
"Aiyah. From a bit of sand." He rolled the pearl between his fingers. "All pearls begin as something unpleasant that the oysters cannot expel from themselves, even though they may want to. So they embrace these things that will not leave them, shaping them and smoothing away the sharp edges, until over time, they make of these unwanted things great treasures.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“Ellysetta was sitting at the secretary in Rain's suite, penning a note to her parents, when Bel burst through the doors. The other members of the quintet followed so swiftly that all five warriors nearly ended up in a heap on the floor. They were breathless and flushed, perspiration trickling down the sides of their faces.
Kieran bent over, hands on his knees, and dragged air into his lungs. "Well done,brothers. We beat the smug chervil.”
"You all look like you could use a drink." Cool and unwinded, Gaelen smiled at the new arrivals from the sofa near the window. "Water? Or perhaps something a little stronger to help you regain your strength?”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“Wanting love is not selfish, Rain. We're all born missing the connections that make us complete.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“If you wish to serve me, as you have bloodsworn yourself to do, you must do so with honor. And that does not include introducing yourself by name to people like my mother in order to terrify them into submission.”
"Kem'falla—" Gaelen protested.
"Don't bother to deny it," she snapped.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“And as for you, Gaelen is your uncle, your mother's beloved brother. He's your family. Learn to get along with him. You don't have to like him, but you might want to consider the fact that he's walked the earth more than twice as long as either of your parents, and he's spent the last thousand years battling the enemies of the Fey. He's probably forgotten more Fey skills than you've ever learned.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“She would defy laws and kings and Mages and demons and even the Church of Light to be with him. She would tear down the barriers that still lived in her mind, confront whatever darkness lurked behind them, and defeat the Mage who thought to claim her soul. That soul--and every part of her--belongs to Ranier vel'En Daris. There would never be happiness for her that did not include him.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“Live well. Love deep. Tomorrow, we die.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“If honor were reserved only for those who never err, none of us would be worthy," Rain answered.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“He sat beside her. "What sort of things did you dream of?"
"Oh, what most young girls do, I imagine. Fey tales. True love." She gave a small, self-conscious laugh. "You.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“Master Fellows surprised Ellysetta with an unexpected compliment. "You have a natural regal grace, my lady, and it has been the greatest of pleasures to teach you. Just remember, while some part of you may always be Ellie, the woodcarver's daughter, you are also Lady Ellysetta, the Tairen Soul's queen." He bowed and kissed her hand. "At the palace tonight, let Ellysetta reign.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“If I get in the water in this outfit, the cloth will turn completely transparent."
"I know, and I'm looking forward to it more than you can imagine.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“She glanced down and gasped, and her arms slapped into place to cover all her most interesting bits. He grinned. The robe and gown were sheer and he had not spun undergarments.
She scowled. "This is not what I would call being 'very, very good.'"
"That is a matter of perspective, shei'tani. From where I'm standing, it looks very, very good indeed.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“When he caught his breath, he regarded her with glowing, half-closed eyes. "If I'm very, very good, shei'tani, will you do that again when we're alone?”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“There's not a Fey warrior born who does not dream of finding his truemate, so at night, after my parents went to bed, I would sneak out of the shellaba and lie beneath the stars and ask the gods if they could somehow find a way to give a tairen a truemate.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“His hand trailed down the side of her face, brushing back spiraling tendrils of hair. "Come, shei'tani, dance the skiles with your mate.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“He raised her hand to his lips and kissed it, a tender gesture that made her heart melt. "Come. Let us dance the skies together.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“she didn’t know, but she couldn’t shake the fear that the real danger was only just beginning and that things were about to get much, much worse.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“My heart has followed where my soul has led. Ke vo san, Ellysetta. I love you.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“If honor were reserved only for those who never err, none of us would be worthy,”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“I will not turn from you. I am yours, no matter what magic you wield, no matter how many Marks you bear.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“You have no idea the beauty that fills my eyes when I look upon you.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“As with all adventures, we start with the first step. Something small, something simple.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“Approaching the line is the first victory of battle, shei’tani. Learn to celebrate your small braveries. They light the way to greater courage.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“To me, you are already a pearl beyond price.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“All pearls begin as something unpleasant that the oysters cannot expel from themselves, even though they may want to. So they embrace these things that will not leave them, shaping them and smoothing away the sharp edges, until over time, they make of these unwanted things great treasures.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“even from the most unpleasant beginning can come a treasure beyond price.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“You didn't answer my question."
"You did not ask the right question.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“I don't want you to go." She reached up to touch his face and pull him down to her. "I want this, Rain. I want you.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“Then we die, Elfeya, If we're lucky.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows

“Oh, Ellie, you look beautiful. Like a Fey-tale princess.”
― C.L. Wilson, Lady of Light and Shadows