Winter's Maiden 1 Quotes

“Remember, there are some real monsters out there, Lana, and you are safer seeing people for what they are.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“What about unicorns?’
Brendan smiled. ‘You still got a thing for them, huh? You’ll be pleased to know they are real, although rare. Apparently only virgin mages can see them though.’
Alannah felt a wave of disappointment and tried her hardest to keep a neutral face.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Alannah’s heart leaped out of her chest, making way for the butterfly invasion.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“She was both as beautiful and terrifying as the rumours had suggested.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“The doll had blonde hair and a purple dress and as Monique worked her magic, the doll began to walk. It was the stuff of nightmares and Don Mancini movies.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“He did try, Lana. Men aren’t good at talking about emotions. When it comes to love, we prefer to show, not tell how we feel.’ He placed a comforting arm over her shoulders.
Alannah glared at him. ‘Wait, so you’re siding with Liam on this?’
He shook his head. ‘No, I’m merely suggesting you might need to pay more attention to what guys do rather than what they say.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Nothing could have prepared her for what they looked like with the veil lifted. She thought fairies would be pretty (and sure some of them were) but there were so many sharp teeth and claws, some with skin in shades of green, grey, silver, or gold and all of them with pointed ears.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Well sure, but the point of the question is, magic is not its own self-contained thing. It’s all bound up in science and religion and philosophy.’ Brendan gave Alannah the most unsteady bedroom eyes she had ever seen, before saying, ‘Really. Philosophically. Deep.’
She glared at him levelly. ‘You’re such a slut.’
‘I am a lover…’ Brendan countered quickly, before misjudging the position of his seat and falling to the floor: ‘Of knowledge.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“We all have darkness inside, even Liam. It’s what we do to keep it in check that matters.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“So, is it true?’ she asked.
Feeling completely bewildered, he bit. ‘Is what true?’
‘That you can lob lightning bolts and shit.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“The sky was full of dark clouds that looked like her eyes, heavy with tears pushing to be released.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Almost without thinking, she ran a finger beneath the central fastening and drew it back with a start when she pricked herself. A small drop of blood fell upon the moonstone adorning it and she heard the catch mechanism release.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Over the last few days, she had come to share the feline’s favourite pastime of watching the world go by.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“A glimpse of the bench reminded her of the effort required to work the coffee machine. So, Alannah gazed longingly into her empty coffee mug, hoping it would refill itself. Maybe if she focused hard enough, she could summon a cup of the divine drink.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“I am the Maiden,
the Mother,
and the Crone.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Today also represents the struggle between light and dark within all of us…
It is crucial that I remind you all of this and the consequences of slipping into the left-hand path.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Curiosity dangled a length of twine in front of her, and like the impulsive kitten she was, Alannah almost reached out to grab it.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“There would be no turning back once she opened herself to the magic world.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“I don’t need to justify my actions to you, Liam. I’m a pleasure seeker and I refuse to feel ashamed about it. Some risks are worth the reward.”
― Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1