Donners of the Dead Quotes

“If it’s so dangerous, why did you come after us?” I whispered. “To get your gold?”
“No,” he murmured. “To get you.” He gently ran his hand down my arm and then met my eyes. “You’re worth much more than gold.”
― Karina Halle, Donners of the Dead

“He stared at the woods for a moment before he looked up at me and frowned. “After all that’s happened, I’m surprised you’re not leaving me out here to die.”

“I’m not a savage.”

He smiled handsomely and with a shake of his head, said, “No. You aren’t. And you’re not a lady either. I reckon you just might be perfect.”
― Karina Halle, Donners of the Dead

“This is the moment. We need to take it.” His breath at my ear and my own breathing seemed to match, to build. Heat flared at my back. There was no cold, there was no chill. Just him. Just heat.”
― Karina Halle, Donners of the Dead

“He stared at me for a moment, his rugged face looking torn, before he quickly put his arm around me and led me toward the cabin. There was something so wonderfully solid about the gesture, the feeling of him behind me, that it made me momentarily forget who this was. He may have just “saved” me, but it was still Indian-hating Jake McGraw, and we mixed about as well as oil and vinegar.”
― Karina Halle, Donners of the Dead

“Don’t worry, Eve, whatever we end up doing, I’m not leaving you. Not until I teach you how to fire a gun, anyway.” Jake snorted loudly. Avery lifted his head and gave him a dirty look. “Do you think that’s funny? Eve needs to know how to protect herself.” His smile twisted. “A woman with a gun is a bad idea, boy. You’d be putting all our lives at risk.” “Only your life,” I muttered under my breath. From the way his lips twitched further, I knew he had heard me.”
― Karina Halle, Donners of the Dead

“God didn't create monsters. Monsters created themselves.”
― Karina Halle, Donners of the Dead