Bow Before the Elf Queen Quotes

“~Love is a powerful force. It cannot be bought. It cannot be taken or stolen. Although sometimes it must be fought for, it must be given freely.~”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“I will tear this world apart for you, I will fight until I have nothing left to give and destroy anyone who hurts you, and I will guard your heart most of all.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“But if you want to stay, I promise I’ll love you so fiercely that they will write sonnets about our love. I will tear this world apart for you, I will fight until I have nothing left to give and destroy anyone who hurts you, and I will guard your heart most of all. Just, please, wake up.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“Fear is the enemy of hope.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“After you tried to kill me, you think I should give you weapons? Should I hand over my balls on a platter as well?” “As if you have any.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“If anyone touches her in any way, death will come swiftly. And I am the reaper.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“Laya?” That was the second time he’d called her that. With a dangerous smile and a caress of her cheek, his voice dropped low, “Would you prefer, Temptress? Goddess? My muse...”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“I know what you’re doing. Why are you doing it? We’re not actually betrothed.” “Oh, but we are, whether you like it or not. Or are you angry I haven’t gotten down on one knee?” “Would you? Get on your knees for me?” she drawled, holding back an eye roll. “For you? Oh, absolutely,” he purred.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“I've had enough arguing with you. As your mate, you are mine. You can deny it until you have no breath, you can fight me and hit me and call me every filthy name you can think of, you could even try to kill me again, but I'm not going anywhere. You are mine and I am yours, and I will destroy anyone who gets in my way.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“Thane took hold of her wrist and kissed her mate rune. “You are my queen.” Layala stood on the bed and slowly pushed her underwear off. Then she slid out of her bralette, standing fully nude in front of him. “And you are my king, whom I will protect and love until the end of time.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“His mouth twisted into a smile. He dropped to his knees and kissed the tops of her knuckles on both hands. “Marry me, Laya. Marry me and be my true mate. I will worship you in every imaginable way.” She swallowed hard. Maker above, he actually got down on his knees after teasing her about it. She knelt before him, taking his face into her hands and softly kissed his lips. “I would love to marry you.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“I love you, Laya and I will for eternity, no matter if I see you again in this life or the next.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“Everything serene until the caw of a crow or raven drew her attention up to the branch it perched on. Its small head cocked from side to side then it fluttered its wings before it lifted off and away. The blackbirds were always a bad omen. She couldn’t help but feel someone watched her.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“Why do you defend me against her?” “I should think that was obvious.”  “It isn’t to me.” “Layala, I’ve been defending you for nearly all my life.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“And that’s why I said I wish. Because I may have wanted to kill you once,” she looked up at the stars and let out a short laugh, “but I don’t anymore.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“I was surprised your aunt didn’t know who I was right away given that she knew him.” “She’d been drinking ale,” Layala murmured. “Why would you think I’d be willing?”  He stared at her with those emerald eyes he spoke of, face unreadable. “I thought… never mind. I thought wrong, so it doesn’t matter.”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen

“« "You’ll see.”
She dragged her fingers through her hair, pulling through the tangles. “See what?”
The horse’s hooves patted quietly on the soft ground of the forest floor. “One day you’ll be in love with me." »”
― J.M. Kearl, Bow Before the Elf Queen