Court of Vipers Quotes

“Make no mistake—a court as large as my father’s is a dangerous place. There are always whispers of revolt among the border cities and vassals,” he said, his voice low. “When you marry Drystan, his allies will become your allies. His enemies will become your enemies. But if anyone comes for you, I swear, I will make them wish I had given them the mercy of a swift death.”
― Jacqueline Pawl, Court of Vipers

“You keep calling me that. What does it mean?”
“Beloved one,” he said with exaggerated sweetness, pressing a hand to his heart. “I told you, your charm and poise have utterly entranced me, my lady. It’s no wonder the heirs to three powerful thrones have come to claim your hand. Minstrels will sing of your unmatched beauty until the end of
days.”
― Jacqueline Pawl, Court of Vipers

“Make no mistake—a court as large as my father’s is a dangerous place.
There are always whispers of revolt among the border cities and vassals,”
he said, his voice low. “When you marry Drystan, his allies will become
your allies. His enemies will become your enemies. But if anyone comes
for you, I swear, I will make them wish I had given them the mercy of a
swift death.”
― Jacqueline Pawl, Court of Vipers

“She knew what the people outside this palace whispered about her. She knew the stories of ruined villages and forbidden magic, of blood and bodies and broken thrones. Perhaps they were right to fear her.”
― Jacqueline Pawl, Court of Vipers