Shadow Warrior Quotes

“He didn't want to take over her life, he wanted her to surrender it to him. Invading her privacy was far different than her volunteering to tell him what was going on in her life.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“Already he knew she was the one he wanted, and it had nothing to do with their shadows coming together.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“His smile was warm, impossible to ignore, and did something to her insides, making her feel happy. Happiness wasn't something she was used to feeling and it shocked her a little.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“She probably should have been afraid of him, but he brought her such a sense of well-being that fearing him was impossible.”
― Christine Feehan , Shadow Warrior

“You know me, gattina, you're just conditioned to think you can't trust anyone. He did that to you. Don't let him interfere with us. You have the right to live your life, Grace.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“There was always a trail, skin cells, a scent, thermal imaging, parts left behind that the riders called prints. Sometimes those proved helpful when tracking an individual, especially if they were fresh.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“She found him very hard to resist, and if she was truthful with herself, she wasn't trying that much.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“He radiated calm, his energy peaceful, surrounding her in a cocoon of tranquility. He made her feel safe, wrapped up in their world together, even though she knew neither of them was.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“He'd loved that she'd fought back, that she was no pushover. That wasn't what he wanted in a woman, but maybe it was just what he needed.” ”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“He'd loved that she'd fought back, that she was no pushover. That wasn't wanted in a woman, but maybe it was just what he needed.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“Justice is served, " he said softly, and stepped into a long shadow.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“She took away sorrow and anger, replacing it with acceptance and love.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“She was...salvation. Everything good. She lit up a room just as she lit up his life.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“Grace had filled those lonely places, replacing them with laughter and conversation. She'd given him the purpose he needed there in his home to maintain his balance in a world of stark duty.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“He'd always had his family, his brothers and sister, and they had formed a unit so strong, when he was younger, he hadn't thought he would ever need anyone else. Loneliness taught him otherwise.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“She looked down onto his face. So gorgeous. It wasn't just his beautiful, very masculine features, it was the way he was inside. "I'm in love with you. There isn't anything that you can tell me that is going to change that.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“Are you absolutely certain that Grace is yours? She's not just a woman who would be suitable because she carries the genetic code we need? Francesca is my world. Your woman needs to be yours."
"Grace is my Francesca, " Vittorio assured.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“His thoughtful Grace. He liked that trait in her. Te stillness in her. She brought a sense of peace to her surroundings.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“He had thought to hold a part of himself back until she made up her mind. Getting his heart broken wasn't on his list of things he wanted to experience. But the effect of her welcoming smile told him it was too late. He'd already fallen.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“There it was, again, that hurt in his eyes. Maybe hurt. Something. Sadness. That was it. She detested that look. He shouldn't ever feel unhappy. It was more than unhappy. Desolate, as if he was completely alone and she'd taken his last joy from him.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“I'd like you to make an effort to share what you're feeling, good or bad, with me. I'll do the same. If we're honest with each other in our communication this will work for us.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“She loved to see that smile, the way it transformed his face from rugged, dangerous, very masculine beauty to something much softer and approachable.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“He could do that. Make her forget, even if it was just for a few seconds. She couldn't stop the slow nod of assent. Relief swept through her and she put her head back against the seat and closed her eyes. She didn't have to think anymore.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“It had been hard to tell him. Very hard. She'd learned not to trust anyone, but more importantly, she knew not to get close to anyone.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“She could be soft and sensitive. He'd provide the armor for her.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“Once he was set on a task, once he made up his mind, he was relentless.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“Are you certain she's the one?" Emme whispered. "Do you just know it, Vittorio?" In your soul, where you live, do you just know?”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“The rider uses a technique, breaking the neck cleanly, so there is no suffering. That is why it is important not to allow it to be personal if at all possible. You always want the visit to be about justice, not revenge.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“Vittorio had recognized early on he had a gift. His voice could be compelling, or commanding, and those in a room reacted to it. He could calm others down, arouse or infuriate, all with his tone.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior

“His shadow and hers had become entangled in spite of his efforts to keep them apart. Although, truthfully, he hadn't tried that hard. He knew if she rejected him, the consequences to him would be dire.”
― Christine Feehan, Shadow Warrior