Defender of Walls Quotes

“The duckling waddled into the shop and flopped down on Blake’s foot. It had grown since he had seen it last.
‘Still alive,’ Harlan said.
Blake bent to pick it up. It nuzzled her hand and whistled happily. ‘We’re keeping it inside to ensure it stays that way.’
He studied her face. ‘You’re not getting attached, are you?’
‘He does make a great neck warmer on those frosty nights.’ The faintest of smiles played on her lips. ‘My sister named him.’
Harlan pinched the bridge of his nose. ‘Of course she did.’
‘Garlic.’
His hand fell away. ‘At least it’s part of the recipe.”
― Tanya Bird, Defender of Walls