Drown the Sea Quotes

“I have found the gods’ greatest blessings are in those moments of peace, however fleeting.”
― Elisha Kemp, Drown the Sea

“There is glory in death, but never in fear,” I retort, reciting one of Velchanos’ tenets before slipping the hemp rope across my body.”
― Elisha Kemp, Drown the Sea

“You two have grown close,” Jadi murmurs, looking between me and Asterion, his mouth thinning. “Do you seek to court her now too?”
“I – I…” Asterion’s hold on me tightens. “I didn’t say that.”
Jadi takes my hand, drawing it to his chest as he gives me a pleading, forlorn look. “I know I have nothing to offer. But my offer from Knossos still stands. Everything I have, I lay at your feet.”
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Arm still banded around my chest, Asterion’s free hand travels to my stomach, his thumb tracing idle circles above the waistband of my skirt, making my skin prickle beneath the thin linen.
“I can vouch for him,” Asterion murmurs, his breath hot against the top of my head. “There is not a better, more loyal man alive than Jadikira.”
Jadi shoots him a look full of gratitude and love, then clutches my hand tighter against his chest.”
― Elisha Kemp, Drown the Sea

“Those days with you were the most beautiful moments of my life,” he murmurs, dipping his chin before looking up at me through long lashes.
He really does have fantastic eyelashes.
“I have never received a greater gift than your affection, and I will cherish the memory of it until Potina calls me away or Poteiden devours me.”
― Elisha Kemp, Drown the Sea

“All in all, not bad for a party that started off with animal slaughter.”
― Elisha Kemp, Drown the Sea

“A woman’s voice filters through the phone’s speakers, distant and muffled. “Hello, Sylvia,” he drawls. I gape. Sylvia. My mom. The woman with the maternal instincts of a sea turtle laying its eggs in the sand. Who Dad hasn’t spoken to in over four years.”
― Elisha Kemp, Drown the Sea