A Royal Affair Quotes

“Everything I say is obeyed; everything I want is given to me. I have so much power that I think I will swell up and burst sometimes. You are the only one who reminds me of what I really am, the only one who will tell me when I am wrong. You are my king, Niko, and I need you. Please do this for me.” His”
― John Wiltshire, A Royal Affair

“His voice faltered as he admitted, uncertainly, “I found some oil. I thought it would be… needed, but then… I think it is whale oil and—oh, God’s teeth.” He collapsed theatrically onto his face with a muffled, “You are such hard work to seduce, Niko.” And”
― John Wiltshire, A Royal Affair

“I am a king now, Niko. Everything I say is obeyed; everything I want is given to me. I have so much power that I think I will swell up and burst sometimes. You are the only one who reminds me of what I really am, the only one who will tell me when I am wrong. You are my king, Niko, and I need you.”
― John Wiltshire, A Royal Affair

“I entered the courtyard and handed my reins to a man who assured me that Xavier would be taken care of as well as I. I had to suppress a smile at this and wished Xavier well in that endeavor. He had never, to my knowledge, expressed such preferences, but should he find a suitable young stallion, he was welcome to try.”
― John Wiltshire, A Royal Affair