Rose in Chains Quotes

“I suppose I’ve never sought anyone who obeys easily.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“Pages and words and information. Her favorite things.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“Sometimes I have to act without your approval to do what's best for my family! Not just you, all four of us!”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“My goodness," a familiar girlish voice called from inside the room.
"Does she often visit your bedroom at two in the morning? How fascinatingly desperate of her.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“He led her out of the library, and Briony sent one last loving glance over her shoulder.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“If you insist on forgetting your manners, Rosewood, then maybe I'll be tempted to forget mine," he whispered against her mouth.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“The thought floated through her addled consciousness that there was an auction, and she would belong to someone in a few short minutes.
And Toven Hearst was bidding.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“The tattoo or the collar - either or both could be solved with the right book, she knew it.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“And try as she may to rationalize it in any other way… that ribbon was hers.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“She searched for the weapon, preparing for another strike. Her gaze refocused as Toven lowered his hand, a sharp stone ring on his middle finger glinting at her. Her lip was wet with blood. He’d backhanded her. He’d hit her, and she was bleeding.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“It can be, if it needs to be,” he said calmly. She wanted to scream.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“Your body will be violated either way," he snarled, holding his ground.
"This way, you don't have to be in it."
Her arm moved quickly, slicing through the air and slapping him across the face. His head scarcely moved despite the angry red hand-print on his cheek.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains

“Briony's dress was black lace tonight, with a low neck. It was tight on her body, leaving very little to the imagination.
With shoes on and one last look in the mirror, Briony headed down the hallway. She'd found her footing by the time she descended the stairs, but the sight of Toven watching her from the ground almost sent her stumbling again. His eyes dripped over her face, dress, and legs before tearing away and staring down at the marble.”
― Julie Soto, Rose in Chains