Defend the Dawn Quotes

“Choices never seem like choices when the world only offers us bad ones.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Mind your mettle, Corrick."
My smile Widens. "Mind Yours.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I don't want fear and anger to be my legacy. I want to be... better.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Sometimes what's right isn't debatable, or a matter of opinion.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Corrick is terrible and wonderful and aggravating and inspiring, and somehow he manages all of it, all at once.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I don't deserve to be treated like a secret”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I've been too naive for too long. Too trusting of too many people may people. All I ever wanted to do was help the people around me, and all it's ever lead to is pain and suffering.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I'm not alone here. Not really.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“One of my favorite things about the brothers is their endearing closeness.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Do you still hate me?” he says softly. “No,” I whisper, like it’s a secret. “I love you.” He leans closer. “What’s that?” he teases. “I can’t hear you.” “I said you’re a huge pain in my—” I break off with a squeal when he kisses me, then melt into his hands when he pulls me close.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“You don’t like who I am, Tessa.” “I don’t like who you pretend to be.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Lochlan smirks. “Maybe you shouldn’t have walked out of the palace without guards,” he says. “Maybe she shouldn’t have,” says a voice behind me, “but I brought more than enough.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“How did Corrick do this for so long?” I say. “How could he bear it?” He frowns. “He had Tessa. He wasn’t alone.” I swallow. I’m always alone.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“You’ve known me for a long time. There have been many nights between us. Many times we were alone. Out of the public eye, as you say.” His voice is low and husky and familiar, and I shiver even as my cheeks catch on fire. Then he adds, “If all I wanted was to get under your skirts, I could have had you, ready and willing, at any moment of my choosing.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I don't understand, Why, would the ring get me through the gates?"
"Because I'm the King, Violet. And that ring proves it.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Do forgive us for the delay," I say, but I'm pretty sure my eyes say, I'm about to push you off the dock.
That spark of challenge lights in his gaze. "Forgiven, Your Highness."
His eyes say, Go ahead and try.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“He allows everyone to think the worst of him, and all the while, he sacrifices everything he wants for the betterment of others.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“What about you? Any frequent companions for the King’s Justice?” I’m trying to keep my tone light, but he holds my gaze, and I know he hears the true question there. “Ah, Tessa.” There’s something simultaneously wicked and warm in his eyes. “No one dared, until you.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“You said I should have approached your brother as myself. I thought about it—but at first, we didn’t”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I don't think he would hurt me," I say.
"I certainly won't let him.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I'll take care of your hands and leave you in peace," I say quickly. "Just let me—"
"I don't care about my hands," Corrick says "And I don't want you to leave.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Care to play a game, Your Highness?"
No.
But I force a smile onto my face and say, "Of course.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“How did Corrick do this for so long?"
I say. "How could he bear it?"
He frowns. "He had Tessa. He wasn't alone"
I swallow. I'm always alone.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Figures we'd be made to wait on that stupid, spoiled—"
"I suggest you not to finish that sentence," says Kilbourne, and all the warmth that existed in his tone earlier is gone now.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I expect Prince Corrick to return unharmed," he says, and there's a note in his voice I don't think I've ever heard before. The promise of vengeance hangs in every syllable.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“I think the King's Justice was doing the very best he could," I say "during a very challenging time."
Under the table, Corrick's hand finds mine, steady and warm.
He gives it a squeeze.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Mind your Mettle”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Somehow I feel like a pawn and a princess all at the same time, both eager and afraid.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“Corrick did not do this alone.” Another hesitation. “There’s no need for you to do it alone either.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn

“If all I wanted was to get under your skirts, I could have had you, ready and willing, at any moment of my choosing.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Defend the Dawn