Court of Heathens Quotes

“Love is the most dangerous thing in this universe,” my demon says, sounding serious for once, his eyes on me. “It makes even the strongest creatures do things they ordinarily would not. It is unpredictable and wild, like magic. Love is the most dangerous thing this universe has ever created. Even more than hatred.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“I might have been born a necromancer, but I chose to be something more important—theirs.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Then leave this place and do not return. We will not follow, but we will be watching all you heathens.” I grin and glance at my men. “Heathens, I like it.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“You would give up everything for her?” “I already have,” he says proudly. “And I have never been happier.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Our souls reside in her. If you kill her, you will kill us all. You might be okay with killing a necromancer or a demon or even a creature of the night, but can you kill one of your own? Fallen or not, I am tied to this world, and killing me would alter it. You know that.” They look unsettled, all except Mors, who grins, winking at me when I catch his eye.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“My darkness seeps into every bit of him. It’s only then I realise his power, his life, is flowing into me from my nails in his chest. I’m feeding on him. I try to pull back, but he covers my hand. “It’s an honour to feed you, mistress. Feed, use me . . . I’m yours.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Let us make another deal—my soul for your heart and body for eternity.” “Deal,” I croak, and he groans, kissing me deeply as I lose myself in them.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Let us make another deal—my soul for your heart and body for eternity.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Did you just curse? It seems I’ve corrupted you.” I giggle, and his wide smile lets me know he will be okay. “You have,” he murmurs, gripping my cheeks and bowing his head. “Corrupt me again, right now. Reclaim me, my necromancer, and bring me back to life.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“I lean into Sha. He kisses my cheek, and I turn my head to kiss him deeper. “I cannot exist without you, nor do I want to,” he murmurs. “Death cannot have you.” “I’ll tell it.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“I lean into Sha. He kisses my cheek, and I turn my head to kiss him deeper. “I cannot exist without you, nor do I want to,” he murmurs. “Death cannot have you.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“I feel his pounding heart, and when we are connected, something just feels right, like puzzle pieces sliding together.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“If you ever try to leave this world without me again, I’ll bring you back once more and kill you myself, you hear me, little witch?” he warns, but despite his words, his tail wraps around my thigh, tugging me closer.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“There is no right or wrong, no good or evil, just the grey area we all live in, and if we’re lucky enough, the grey will sparkle with the colours of those around us.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“I glance at my colours and smile. “Take me home.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Being a necromancer isn’t about being evil. Like with all magic, it’s about intention. We are not born evil, we are made evil, and although this thing inside me craves death and destruction, it also craves life and laughter, and I will feed it both.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Our powers mix inside me. The combined magic of a necromancer, a god, a demon, and a creature fills me, making me stronger than any being on Earth, and as I plunge my hand into the water, I demand it return what it stole.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“No, it is not just you who loves her, god,” Adder snaps. “Besides, she’s had my soul since the day she was born.” He smiles softly and heads down the steps as I glance at Sha. “She is mine,” is all he says before he follows Adder.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“A god in love is dangerous indeed. That’s what they told me at least. Personally, I always found we were more powerful.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“She can have it. She can have it all,” I say without hesitation. Adder and Sha agree instantly, and he smiles. “You will lose your godhood.” “I do not care. None of that matters, only her.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“To bring back what is lost, you will have to give a piece of yourself. A piece nobody should be able to live without. A soul must be taken and given, and it must have a host. However, if she is reborn from your sacrifice, it will live within her, and you will only be whole when you are together. You must make that decision—to live without your heart or your soul.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“My strength knows no bounds when it comes to her.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Us creatures of evil tend to love deeper than most others. We cling to the light and hope that love offers us, banishing the darkness from our souls.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Let’s go get our girl.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“He is a creature born of intention and magic and only exists for her,”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Gone is the god of magic, and in his place is a fallen, bitter man searching for his lost love. Why does it feel like we are repeating history?”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Anything,” he replies, and my eyebrow rises. “I mean it, anything. I do not care what it takes or how long. I will bring her back.” I meet his eyes, seeing how determined and serious he is. “Even if it means losing your soul along the way?” “I have already lost it. She took it with her.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Love is a human emotion, but it’s so potent that I understand it now. It’s memories, tiny snips of almost unimportant time, yet they change you in a fundamental way. Every smile, kiss, touch, and moment make up a life we shared and a bond that I will simply cease to exist without.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“Nobody fucks with my little witch.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens

“As my woman would say, fuck my duty and fuck you. It means nothing without her. I am done. I am done with it all. I do not wish to be a god anymore, not without her. Take your duty and your laws, I will not live without her.”
― K.A. Knight, Court of Heathens