Golden Star Quotes

“I have to go, Riven says abruptly. I’ll see you soon. And Sapphire? “Yes?” Good luck.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“He’s standing at the start of the bridge, as if he’s ready to run onto it at a moment’s notice. And from the way he’s staring at me, I’d almost bet he’d jump into that ravine to save me if it came down to it.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“Riven’s obsessed with you,” she waves it off. “And he doesn’t want you to die. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s not in that forest hunting down some meat for you as we speak.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“I’m barely finished speaking when his hand snakes around my waist, pulling me flush against him. “One kiss,” he murmurs, as if he didn’t even hear my threat. “To remind me why I’m working so hard to keep you alive.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“I don’t want anything from you.” “Not even this?” He reaches into his coat pocket and pulls something out, dangling it in front of me like a treat for a trained dog. My bracelet.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“I’m Sapphire.” I glance down at my wrist again. “Like my bracelet.” “Except you’re far more beautiful.” He picks up his glass, and I stand there speechless as he gives the pink drink a try.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“But then, as he presses me down onto it, the truth slams into me with brutal clarity.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“I’m only half aware of my fingers clutching his shirt, and then he’s slowly pushing me back, toward the bed.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“His kiss is slow and deliberate, his lips firm but coaxing. Heat rushes through me, burning away the cold that settled in my bones in that tower, and all I’m aware of is him as he pulls me closer, his hand sliding to the small of my back.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“Then let’s see how far you’ll go,” he says, and then his lips are on mine, and he’s taking my breath away just like he did last night.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“Riven steps closer, his eyes fixed on me in that intense way that makes my heart race. It’s the same way he looked at me last night in the forest, before he kissed me.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“This is nothing like kissing Matt. It’s more intense, more captivating, and more magical. I don’t ever want it to stop.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“His hand cups the back of my neck, pulling me closer as he presses his body flush against mine.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“You might regret this,” he says, and I don’t have time to respond before his lips brush mine.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“I wouldn’t have said yes if I wasn’t.” I lean in, keeping my voice steady, even though my heart’s trying to beat out of my chest.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“Are you sure about this?” he asks, his voice low, almost a growl.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“As you wish,” he murmurs, stepping closer, moving so slowly that it’s like he’s trying to tempt fate.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“Okay.” I straighten my shoulders, keeping my gaze locked on his. “Let’s do it.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“My eyes drop to his undeniably tempting lips, and a rush of heat spreads through me, sharp and unexpected.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“Or else we could seal it with a kiss.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“And now, the magic begins,” Matt says, flinging his arm around my shoulders and pulling me closer.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“He closes the distance between us, and there’s a comfort in the familiarity of his lips pressing against mine.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“His hands are on my waist, the heat of his body closing in on mine.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star

“Sapphire,” he whispers, and I can barely hear him over the rising cheers. “I don’t want to lose you.”
― Michelle Madow, Golden Star