Awaken Quotes

“We shall see," Rosamond said. "The king and I have many years yet, in which to live happily ever after. The tale of our twins…is yet to be told." The next book in the series is Melitta's tale, Embellish: Brave Little Tailor Retold, which you can get HERE.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“Every day and every night, I think only of you. I would give you my whole kingdom in exchange for one more night of bliss with you.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“On that first night, when I first saw you, I thought I had died and heaven had given me a goddess for my own, like the heroes of old. I forgot everything of my life, my responsibilities, for my heart and my mind were full of nothing but you and how best to please you." Siward swallowed, then continued, "You have not left my thoughts for a moment since.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“Steadily, she continued, "Then I was Crown Princess Rosamond, daughter of King Almos and Queen Maria. Now…I am your queen.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“Siward arrived home just in time to witness Rosamond's meeting with Lady Schutz. His instincts drove him to dive between the two women, defending Rosamond, but he held himself back. If she was to be his queen, she would need to know how to respond to courtiers.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“because an honourable man did not steal so much as a kiss from a sleeping woman.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“So, what you are saying is that men are hard work while plants are not? I will agree with you there!" Rosamond wasn't sure what to say to that.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“Apparently, beating each other senseless is a sign of respect to their new queen. Quite barbaric”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“When I was born, my fairy godmothers blessed me with two talents – that of healing, and an affinity with plants.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“If she could only… The herald bellowed something about presenting their respects to the new king and queen.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken

“In King Erik's crowded cathedral, where countless courtiers jostled each other for a glimpse of their radiant new queen, Lady Margareta of Beacon Isle, Princess Rosamond stood alone.”
― Demelza Carlton, Awaken