Silk & Iron Quotes

“He grabs me and pulls me to him, taking us into the next dance. “This is dance number three,” I point out. “Did I tell you how beautiful you look tonight?” he asks. “Careful, all these compliments might go to my head,” I tease. “I can tell my betrothed she’s beautiful, can’t I?” “You almost killed me, and you threatened me and told me that I needed to fall in line,” I remind him. He toys with the bow at my tailbone, then his hand moves lower than it did before. “And even after I did all that, you still fight me. You’re fascinating.” “Fascinating?” I don’t hide my skepticism. “And stunning. Even the hair is growing on me,” he says. “Who knew I’d actually want to get to know the woman I’m to marry?”
― Alexis Calder, Silk & Iron

“He finally glances over at me. “Do you ever shut up?” “No.”
― Alexis Calder, Silk & Iron