Light Wielder Quotes

“Oath or no oath, and no matter what has already happened or what has yet to happen, nothing will ever negate the fundamental truth that you are, and have always been, mine.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“I can’t help but think to myself in this moment that light burns brightest after the dark.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“You’re still so beautiful when you lie.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“Even after all this time, it still hurts to look at her. Beautiful, stubborn Jovie. Gods know I’ve spent enough countless nights staring at her to grow accustomed to her beauty, but I’ve yet to become immune. I could stare at her forever and I truly don’t believe I’d ever not crave the next moment, the next second, my next breath when I could lay eyes on her again.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“And I realize … that even after everything she’s done … I’ll never abandon her. I can’t.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“If he truly loved me the way I thought he did, then he would have never married Irina.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“Sometimes I make myself sick, hating her as much as I miss the feel of her skin against mine.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“She chose war over killing your father because you asked her not to. If that’s not love”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“I’ll never be able overcome the blood oath unless I figure out how to eradicate the love I still have for Jovie. It’s a strange conundrum”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“Sleep, Jovie.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“And I can’t deny it. There is a part of me that loves knowing she can’t go anywhere. By her own volition or otherwise. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it settles something in me that I’m not ready to dissect.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“The smile she gives me is the same she gives to her people: honest and open. She radiates joy and kindness, making anyone that comes across her feel seen just by being in her presence.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“A cocky smirk stretches across his glistening mouth as he returns his eyes to me. “You didn’t say stop.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“My breath escapes in a puff of fog as I release a sigh. Night sits on the horizon, the stars already visible as the sky fades to gray. Winter is closing in quickly this year”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“I have my hand around her throat, back pinned to the wall before she can blink.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“The acrid smell of rat piss burns in my nose.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“That was your one and only concession, Jovie. Don’t let another man touch you again.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“He threads our fingers together, pulling me to his side. “You’re the queen of Maile,” he says, eyes holding mine. “You do not falter before anyone,”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“Fredrich throws up his hands in exasperation. “Why were you even willing to work with Wren’s son if he’s, please forgive me, such a piece of shit?” he asks to the room.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“He brushes his thumb over the apple of my cheek, eyes hardening further with each swipe. “So, you do still blush after all.” Satisfied, he lets me go. “That was your one and only concession, Jovie. Don’t let another man touch you again.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“can’t help but think to myself in this moment that light burns brightest after the dark.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“All suffering ends, one way or another.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“No, you want to know if what I say aligns with whatever it is you see in my aura. Then you’ll do your emotional sorcery where you sneakily lead me to the truth of my own feelings, because you don’t want me to suppress things. And, frankly, I don’t have the energy for it tonight.” She blinks at me. “I see you’re frustrated.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“Believe it or not, he came to seek an alliance.” Sam’s eyes lock on mine and I hurry to reassure him. “I declined, obviously.” “Bringing his wife didn’t exactly help his case,” Drake murmurs, scratching at his chin. There’s not an ounce of tact in this room.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“Unlike him”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“I’ve always chosen you.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“It doesn’t matter how much I try to convince myself that my love for him has dimmed, I know it is the furthest thing from the truth. My mind knows it, too, hence why it concocted this stupid nightmare so I can never forget what I actually long for—him.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“I’m done hating myself for something I can’t change”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“I never touched Irina after that night.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder

“Good gods,” he shouts. “I wish you came with a warning.”
― Rachel Schneider, Light Wielder