Queen of Oak Quotes

“If anything had happened to Ula, I would rip Saenunos’s eyes from their sockets and wear them for earrings.”
― Melanie Karsak, Queen of Oak

“You speak of soul magic. The deep love that spans beyond lifetimes. Not all of us are so lucky to find that one, Boudica. And even if we do, it is not so easy to hold on.”
― Melanie Karsak, Queen of Oak

“see what the greenwood has to show you. Still yourself. Let your eyes grow sleepy but do not close them. Breathe slowly, deeply, and close out this world. See only the water. See…and see beyond.”
― Melanie Karsak, Queen of Oak

“Thank you, Princess,” Prasutagus said, inclining is head to me. His eyes lingered on mine. And once again, I felt that same sense of familiarity. “Let me speak to Balfor. I’ll see to you and your men’s accommodations,” Bran told Prasutagus, then rose and left the room. I refilled the prince’s cup. “I was sorry to hear of the passing of your wife.” Prasutagus nodded. “Thank you. It has been a difficult year,” he said, then met my gaze. “You lost someone close to you in this attack on your people, I think.” Surprised by his observation, I nodded. I willed myself not to, but I could not hide the play of emotions on my face. “I did,” I said, my voice catching. Prasutagus, in a gesture of empathy, moved to take my hand but held back. When he did so, I noticed his fingers were tattooed with Ogham, the secret tree language. “As I remind myself, a person lives many lives, and those we love the most always return to us—one way or another.” “I… Thank you. I wish the same for you,” I said, lightly touching his fingers. “Prince Prasutagus, your lodgings are already ready,” Bran said. “Apparently, our housecarl is more astute than I am,” he added with a good-natured laugh. “Very well. Thank you,” Prasutagus said, rising. He turned to me. “Good night, Princess.” “Good night.” With that, Prince Prasutagus followed Bran from the dining hall toward the guest chambers. Balfor motioned for the prince’s men to follow him to the guest house just outside. I sat frozen. The moment our hands connected, a vision had danced through my mind. I saw Prasutagus and myself standing on the shore of an icy river. Prasutagus held my waist, his arm around me protectively. Yet, we looked different—different eyes, different hair, different everything. But inside of us, we were the same people. And what I felt for him… The ramifications of such a vision shook me to my very core.”
― Melanie Karsak, Queen of Oak

“Dôn held my hand firmly, not letting me go. “He has left this life, Boudica. But this is not the only life we live. You will see him again. The soul is bound to those we truly love. Life after life, we meet one another. Sometimes for a short while, sometimes for a lifetime. If you loved him truly, you will see him again. Do not shrink from death. It is only a passage. But you must bid him goodbye for this lifetime. Go to him. Promise to meet him in the next life. Show him your strength. Do not let him be afraid for you, now that he is gone,” she said firmly, then let my hand go.”
― Melanie Karsak, Queen of Oak

“I gazed into the water. “If a person finds the one they truly love, they should hold onto them with every ounce of their spirit. They should hold them so tight, not even death can part them, reuniting them life after life.” “You speak of soul magic. The deep love that spans beyond lifetimes. Not all of us are so lucky to find that one, Boudica. And even if we do, it is not so easy to hold on.”
― Melanie Karsak, Queen of Oak