A Game of Gods Quotes

“There was no man in the world who would claim such a thing; only women were taught their pain was never enough.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“This…it went beyond love. It was devotion. It was worship. It was the power that began and ended worlds, and if he had to, he would do so in her name.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Apart, you are light and dark, life and death, a beginning and an end. Together, you are a foundation that will weave an empire, unite a people, and weld worlds together. You are a cycle that never ends—eternal and infinite.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“He had not had her long enough to lose her forever.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Resentment is just as fatal a wound.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“I never thought I’d thank the Fates for anything they gave me, but you—you were worth all of it.” “All of what?” “The suffering.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“The best thing you can be for her is a safe space. You are where she heals from trauma, not where it seethes.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“It is all right to honor fear, to acknowledge that it has a place inside you,”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“I…do not know what we’re talking about anymore, Apollo, but I think you need therapy.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“He was wearing a bright yellow suit. It was embroidered with flowers. It was probably the ugliest thing Hades had ever seen.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Ari—” he began and took a step toward her.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Persephone," he whispered.
His wife, his queen.
He thought of how stunning she'd looked in her white gown as she had walked to him down the aisle, flanked by souls and gods who'd come to love her. He remembered how her smile had made his heart race, how her bottle-green eyes, aglow and so happy, had made his chest swell with pride. He thought of everything they'd been through and fought for—the promises they'd made to burn worlds and love forever—and here he was, parted from her, not knowing if she was safe.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“He drew her into his arms, almost too close to do anything beyond sway in place, but he did not care. This was what he wanted—to be near her, to feel her, to know this was real.
"What are you thinking?" she asked after a long moment.
Neither of them had spoken, basking in this moment of quiet happiness.
"I am thinking of so many things, wife," he said and could not help smiling when he used the word. It was perhaps his favorite title he had ever bestowed.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“You have a few minutes to yourselves until I return to collect you for the festivities," she said. "If I were you, I'd keep your clothes on...and your feet on the ground."
When they were alone, he looked down at Persephone.
"That sounded like a challenge."
"Are you up for it, husband?"
That word tightened his chest, and he closed his eyes against the emotion that welled within his eyes.
"Are you okay?" she whispered.
"Say it again. Call me your husband."
"I said, are you up for the challenge, husband?"
When he was sure he could handle it, he looked at her again and drew their hips together.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“I have never seen anything more beautiful than you," he said, looking down at her, memorizing her as she stared back just as intently, just as happily.
"I love you. So much," she said.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“He took her radiant face between his hands.
"I love you," he said and pressed his mouth to hers, gentle at first, thinking it would be enough, but it wasn't. He pulled her against him, parting her mouth with his tongue, deepening the kiss, and it was strange to say, but it felt different. Maybe it was because he had never been so happy. Either way, he was very aware that this was his wife, his goddess, his queen.
"Get a room!" Hermes shouted.
He held her in his embrace a little longer just for that.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“I knew this moment would come eventually," Hecate said. "I have seen love—all forms and degrees—but there is something dear about this love—the kind you two share. It is desperate and fierce and passionate." She paused to laugh, and so did everyone behind them. "And perhaps it is because I know you, but it is my favorite kind of love to watch. It blossoms and blazes, challenges and teases, hurts and heals. There are no two souls better matched. Apart, you are light and dark, life and death, a beginning and an end. Together, you are a foundation that will weave an empire, unite a people, and weld worlds together. You are a cycle that never ends—eternal and infinite.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“He thought it would be easier to breathe once she was in front of him, but it wasn't.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“His heart raced in his chest and throughout his whole body as he waited for Persephone to appear, and then she did, and she was so fucking beautiful it physically hurt to look at her. All he could think was that everything he'd ever done or fucked up was worth it for this one moment. He worked to memorize it—every detail of her approach—from the baby's breath on her head to the silhouette of her gown to the way her eyes lit up when she saw him and the smile that followed.
Gods, he never thought he would be grateful for the Fates.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“I'm not locking my knees," Hades whispered back, though he wasn't sure why.
"Why would you tell me that?"
"I'm not saying you are. I'm saying don't."
Well, now he was worried. What if he passed out? He practiced bending his knees just to make sure he knew the difference between bent and locked knees.
"You look like an idiot," said Hermes.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“You will not take her from me," he said.
"I am king, Hades. Perhaps you need reminding."
"If that is your wish," said Hades, "I am more than happy to be the end of your reign.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Aroused, my love?" Persephone asked, her voice husky, her eyes heavy-lidded. Perhaps it was the ambrosia that made her so bold.
"Always, my darling," he replied lightly.
When she reached between them to grip him, he knew she was definitely under the influence of ambrosia.
"What are you doing?" he asked, his voice a hum in his chest.
"I don't think I need to explain myself," she said.
"Are you trying to provoke me in front of these Olympians?"
"Provoke you?" she questioned on a breathless laugh. "I would never.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Careful, Lord Hades," she said quietly. "Or you'll lose your vicious reputation.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“A snort drew Hades's attention, and he looked to see Hermes approaching with his plate and silverware. "You sit before gods and that is the question you choose to ask?" Hermes said.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“As long as I am with Persephone, I am right.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Thank you, Hermes, but I should warn you—you are complimenting Hades's handiwork. He made the dress."
"Of course he did, and in his favorite color," Hermes mused.
"Actually, Hermes," Hades said, "black is not my favorite color."
"Then what is it?" someone shouted.
Hades smirked as he answered, "Red."
"Red?" another demanded. "Why red?"
He looked down at Persephone, his hand splayed across her waist.
"I think I began to favor the color when Persephone wore it at the Olympian Gala.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Persephone released Hades's hand as she turned to see Hermes barreling through the crowd. He was wearing a bright yellow suit. It was embroidered with flowers.
It was probably the ugliest thing Hades had ever seen.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“Beside him, Persephone squeezed his hand, and when he looked down at her, she was smiling. She looked...enchanting.
"It seems I am not the only one who can't help staring at you, my love," she said quietly. "I think the whole room is enthralled."
He grinned. "Oh, my darling. They are staring at you.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“And we must be in attendance?"
"Well, I didn't just watch you have sex for nothing.”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods

“I thought interrupting now was probably better than a few minutes ago," Hermes explained.
"You were watching?" Persephone asked, cringing noticeably.
"To be fair," said Hermes, "you were having sex in the middle of the Underworld."
"And I have thrown you just as far," Hades said. "Need a reminder?”
― Scarlett St. Clair, A Game of Gods