Crown of Disguise Quotes

“I want to play my beautiful Dominique like the precious instrument he is. “You were my first,” he tells me. “And I’ll be your last,”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Take off your crown of disguise, trésor, take it off. Show yourself in all your full glory.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Mon frère…” “Oui,” I say out loud. “Je jouerai pour toi.” I’ll always play for you.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“We’re both panting, sweating in our intermingling rhythm that feels so good, like we were meant to be together. And even if we weren’t, I don’t care. If I have to, I’ll rewrite history again. And again. Until my perfect version becomes my reality—Dominique, the beauty I finally found, in my arms. “Je t’aime,” I breathe, my heart singing. Around us, the Atrium is on fire. But inside our connected minds, there’s a peaceful quiet. A mutual surrender. No more crowns of disguise. There’s only a buried past, and a chosen future.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“The air is filled with stars tonight, as if they’re staring down on us, on our secret brotherhood and our secret sins. And in between this world of rich charlatans, this world of depraved wealth, floats this innocent angel.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Let them watch how I treat my man, how he lets me play him like the fucking king I am, how I hold him on my leash and control the dynamics in public. In private, it’s a different story.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“I could easily forget about the woods—the hunt is within us. Engraved in our bones. Absorbed in his melody. For as long as I live, I’ll live as I love—as his.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“When we are apart, I miss him with all my heart and soul. Because with every unlocked feeling he exposes to me, I fall a little deeper for him. And with every word of reassurance I return, his spine straightens a little further. He’s a bright one, my beautiful.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“He’s a walking sin, my Gaël. And he’s all mine. People are watching now, I know they are. At my man.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“I followed my gut and it led me straight into the arms of the love of my life. And if you think that I can’t feel that after only knowing him for barely four months, I can promise you that you’re wrong.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Dragging my teeth over the sensitive spot, I groan when Dominique wriggles desperately on my bed, and I revel in the control I have over him. “That’s right,” I croon. “Submit to me, beautiful. And I’ll take good care of you.” I punctuate my words with a roll of my hips, and Dominique whimpers.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“I lean forward, muscles clenching in my lower abdomen when my mouth reaches the slope of his neck. My tongue darts out, lapping at Dominique’s skin. He tastes divine, salty and sweet, his flavor already engraved into my most primitive instincts.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“You were my first,” he tells me. “And I’ll be your last,” I growl. The idea that someone else…no.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“I decided back in September that you were going to be mine. When I met you two years ago, there was something so pure, so innocent about you. That must come across as strange, but it’s the way I function. And there might be many things for us to discover and I’m sure you have many questions to ask. But you were meant to be mine, meant to be taken care of by me. I’ll be good to you, beautiful. I’ll give you what you need.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“His fingers trace the lines of my bottom lip and I shiver, because his touch is perfection. It always is perfection. It’s sweet and soft, firm and solid. He claims me, every time, and it makes me feel delirious.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“But somewhere, something deep inside me dies. And maybe something else is being born. Because I’m trapped. I’m trapped inside my head, and inside this forest. And it’s time to break free. They won’t have me.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“When I turn back to the lake, I realize that I never want to leave this place again. Ever. I want to stay here, with the shadow of my brother, because the rest of the world is too much for me. Too much to handle. “I’m afraid,” I confess on a breeze. “And I hate myself for it.” The lake cracks a little. “If I give him my heart… I can’t break my heart again, I won’t survive.” I take in a deep, shivering breath, then let it out in one solid, frozen sigh. “I want to stay here, with you, but—”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Is this what Gaël wanted me to see? What people are capable of when operating in a group? “You’ll be on your own.” He said. I can do that. I’m good on my own.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Joue pour moi, mon frère.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“We. Rewrite. History. Stupid rich fucks.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Always your brother,” he mumbles absentmindedly. “Has this ever not been about him?” His fingertips trace the skin of my cheeks. “How can I ever compete against a ghost?” I snort. “You make it sound like he was your lover.” “He was worse,” he murmurs, his eyes darting between my eyes and lips. “He was your everything. Your shield and armour, your savior.” His fingers fall from my face and he looks away.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“I need to find myself. The phone shakes in my hands. I tried calling Gaël earlier, but for the first time since we have started our Christmas break, he hasn’t picked up. I wonder what he’s doing right now. It’s dark over here, with the layer of fine snow making the woods look eerily bright. Black and white. Life and death.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“It’s funny how your mind can alter things so easily, turning them into untruths that form monstrous anchors in your life.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“I already miss you.” Gaël lets out a soft, breathy chuckle, and even if he can’t see me, my cheeks flame. “I didn’t mean—” “I miss you too, beautiful. Your playing is divine.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“He’s home. “I’ve got to go,” Gaël says. “Will you play for me again when I ask you to?” “You know I will.” “Merci,” he whispers. Then he’s gone.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Will you be alright? Always. Will you remember him? Always. There’s a crack in the wall, flitting images of desire and piano sounds trickling through. Of blond strands and wicked smiles, of strong hands and soothing words. But I can’t give in, guilt consuming me all at once.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“When I turn over my shoulder, my eyes feel large and heavy at the same time. And there Gaël is, staring right back at me with those intense green eyes, perfectly wild hair and devilishly beautiful features. I'm left feeling instantly compelled to do nothing other than take him in.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Look at you, begging for it.” His mouth crooks up wickedly. “You let me tease you, let me edge you, even parade you in front of strangers. You’re a true treasure. And oh so sweet.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Oh my God,” I gasp. He’s so good at this. “No, beautiful, not God.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise

“Because I want the flame, want it to consume me with all its splendour that is this man.”
― Lola Malone, Crown of Disguise