The Wolf King Quotes

“You should never pretend to be less than what you are.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“You look exquisite, by the way,” says Blake, his voice smooth like honey. My head snaps toward him, but he is staring at a spot of wall above the oak doors at the opposite side of the hall. “You should never pretend to be less than what you are.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Do you truly think me so easily manipulated?” He smirks. “Oh, darling, I know exactly how to manipulate you.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I think I will always take his hand, if he offers it to me.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“You’re a devious little thing, aren’t you?”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I’ve wanted you since the moment I first set eyes on you. I told myself I took you from the Borderlands because I needed you for the Heart of the Moon, but I think even then, I knew the truth. I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving you there. And I wanted you. Goddess, I wanted you. I’ve been like a lovesick pup since that moment. I think about you all the time. I want to make you smile, and make you happy, and to impress you.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I think I would prefer someone who looked like a monster to one who was adept at hiding it.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“His nostrils flare. He breathes in then sighs, his head tilting back. The tension in his muscles dissipates. “Fuck it.” When he meets my gaze again, the wolf is in his eyes. A cold smile spreads across his face. “Run,” he says.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I took his hand anyway. I think I will always take his hand, if he offers it to me.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Perhaps because, in a room crowded with people, he was the only one who noticed me. I cannot remember a time when anyone else has ever really looked.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“It’s. . . beautiful,” I admit. “Aye,” he says softly. “It is.” When I turn to face him, he’s looking at me.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I deceive, often. But I rarely lie. I can recall being untruthful to you only once.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“A smoky wave of amusement washes through me, though I’m not sure where it originates from.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Isla is lactose-intolerant.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Blake catches my eye from the alpha table and winks before going back to his conversation with Robert.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“But there is always a choice. Have courage, little one.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I have always thought of rain as an equalizer of men. It doesn’t matter if you’re dressed in rags or finery, the rain will soak you and make you look smaller all the same.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“His name is Blake. He’s the most dangerous male in the Kingdom of Wolves, and he has the power to either help us, or destroy us.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“It’s a shame Magnus couldn’t make it tonight,” says Blake, as though he read my mind. “He got a nasty bout of food poisoning. As did his friends. They’re in my infirmary. Don’t worry, though. I’m taking care of them.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Blake is smiling. His cheek is bright red and his eyes dance. “The rabbit has grown some claws,” he says.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Good girl,” says Blake.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I’ll learn to fight. I’ll make my own stories, rather than be the side character in the stories of kings.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“You should have run faster, little rabbit.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Callum’s eyes flash with emotion. I cannot tell whether it’s anger or hurt. “Blake doesn’t protect anyone. Not without a price.” “Has it ever occurred to you that he’s not as bad as you make him out to be?” “He is every bit as bad as I make him out to be! And I leave for a few days, and I come back, and you’re wearing his collar?” “I had no choice.” “I thought you said there was always a choice. And what? You chose him?” His voice is dark, and his breathing shallow. “Did he touch you?”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“If anything”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Have courage”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“And I’ll love. I’ll love wholly and unreservedly. I’ll love until I’m bursting with it.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“Want is a strange thing. If you feed it”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“As much as I’d enjoy feasting on you”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King

“I am strong. I am stone. I am a statue.”
― Lauren Palphreyman, The Wolf King