The Dragon's Bride Quotes

“Fear makes fools of us all.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Maybe all demons are handsome, dark-haired white guys”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“I’m sure your world has its dangers, but so far, I’ve only found delights.” “It does have its dangers, yes.” He reclaims my hand, and we resume walking down the rock path. “But I intend to keep you surrounded by delights.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“If you touch another, I’ll rip their throats out, and then I’ll fuck you in the pool of their blood. Do you understand me?”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“He catches my hand in his and brings it up to press against his vest again. “If I didn’t like it, I’d tell you. Never apologize for touching me, Briar. Never.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“I will reclaim everything he tried to take from me. No matter how long it takes.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“If you’re so determined to think me a monster, then I’ll play monster for you.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“I’m not interested in splitting you in half, so I’ll rip off whatever charming little dress you’re wearing with my teeth and then taste you until you’re riding my tongue and begging for more. Then, if I’m feeling particularly generous, I’ll give you both my cocks, one at a time.” “Wait,” I whisper. He leans down, his hot breath ruffling my hair. “And then I’m going to fill you up, Briar. How much of me can you take? There’s only one way to find out.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Now, stop talking about my cock unless you intend to do something about it.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“The demon doesn’t look much like a demon. Then again, what do I know? Maybe all demons are handsome, dark-haired white guys whose shadows don’t quite line up with their bodies.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“I don’t take that for granted, you know. That you feel safe with me.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“It’s just as well. I’m exhausted and fresh out of grace.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Tell me again.” He pulls me into his lap. “I love you, Briar. “I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing that.” “I’ll never get tired of telling you.” I hug him tight. “I love you, too, Sol. I never thought I’d end up in an actual fairy tale with my very own dragon Prince Charming, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Either I am safe with Sol, or I am not. My actions have nothing to do with it. His do.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“It does have its dangers, yes.” He reclaims my hand, and we resume walking down the rock path. “But I intend to keep you surrounded by delights.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“But, as I follow Briar back to the shore, I finally recognize the feeling that’s been taking root in my chest, tendril by tendril. Love. The realization makes me both buoyant and feels like someone strapped a weight to my chest and tossed me off a cliff.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Within an hour, she’s bobbing about, paddling and laughing in a carefree way that feels like she reached out and hooked me in the chest. She swims into my arms and climbs my body to press a kiss to my snout. “Thank you for today, Sol. I think I needed this.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Briar is clever, and once she sets her mind to something, I’ve noticed that very little deters her from the pursuit of that outcome.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“My feelings might be getting softer and yet more intense at the same time, but after everything she’s gone through, I refuse to be another person in her life who tries to tie her down and shear away parts of her so she can be mine in perpetuity.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“She’s intelligent and has a charming tendency to blurt out whatever she’s thinking and then look mortified immediately afterward. She’s also so incredibly brave. Even after everything she’s gone through, she’s still striving toward the light. It leaves me in awe.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Do you swim?” I blink up at Sol. “What?” “Do you swim?” he repeats patiently. He’s always so damn patient. He never gets mad at me when I mentally wander and am not entirely focused on him. He simply tugs me back to the present if he needs my attention…or lets me wander if he doesn’t.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“I can’t unlearn half a lifetime’s worth of habits in a single month, but I’m no longer waiting for the other shoe to drop with Sol. I’m…happy.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“And it wouldn’t have happened at all if I didn’t feel safe with you.” His hand tightens around mine, the tiniest of flexes. “I don’t take that for granted, you know. That you feel safe with me.” My chest gives a slightly horrifying flutter. I swallow hard. “I know.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“For his part, Sol walks beside me in comfortable silence. It’s always comfortable. He doesn’t feel the need to fill the space between us with words unless he has something to say. It took me nearly a week before I stopped jumping every time he shifted, certain he’d require my attention. He seems happy just to be in my presence. It’s…nice. Especially since I feel the same way.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“What about the predators in the forest around here?” He gives what amounts to a toothy dragon smile. “I’m the most dangerous predator around.” I laugh. “I believe it.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“There is no shame in taking time for leisure. In giving yourself space to find your feet.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Go, Briar. Have fun exploring.” I rise. I have every intention of hurrying to the stacks, but I impulsively throw myself into his arms. “Thank you.” Sol hugs me close for a long moment and then sets me on my feet. “All you have to do is ask. If it’s within my power, it’s yours.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“If Sol were with another person… My stomach twists and my chest clenches. “I meant what I said last night. I don’t want you with anyone else,” I blurt. Maybe I should be playing cool or pretending like I don’t care, but I can’t seem to keep my cards close to my chest when it comes to Sol.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“I like you in green.” He sweeps me up into his arms without another word.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride

“Come, Briar. Let’s get you fed, and hopefully that demon arrives before too long. Do you want me to carry you?” She opens her mouth, hesitates, and finally seems to make herself meet my gaze. “Is it terrible that I kind of like that you carry me?” “If it’s terrible, then we’re both terrible.”
― Katee Robert, The Dragon's Bride