A Dawn of Onyx Quotes

“And I’d love to listen to you fall off a cliff.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Kane didn’t even wait for me to finish. He stalked over to Halden, eerily calm. “You love this woman?” Halden looked right at me with fervor. “More than anything.” Bleeding. Stones. Kane nodded curtly. “Good.” Then he looked to the soldiers behind Halden, “Kill him.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“I love to listen to you explain medicinal practices,” he purred. “And I’d love to listen to you fall off a cliff.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“She uses me for my fur and then kicks me to the curb. Women…”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“He gave a crooked grin and shrugged. “You’re much too alluring. I’d just have to take my chances, and if you killed me,” he leaned in a bit. “Well, it would be a good death.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Sad pirate whore is definitely not the look we are going for.” ***”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“The shock on Kane’s face would have brought me great delight at any other time. “You what?” He shook his head. “Acorn? He’d never hurt anyone.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“I had learned to live without my family. To sword fight, to be bold.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Fuck,” he sighed, running a hand down his tense face. “I want to eradicate him for getting to touch you, let alone kiss you. It’s making me physically sick,” he rested his face in his hand. “Since when am I such a jealous schoolboy?”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Fight this battle alongside the man who had thoroughly shattered my heart.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“You’re hurt. Why didn’t you say something?” “It’s nothing, just a bruise.” Anger simmered in his eyes. “Who did this to you?”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“It’s nothing, just a bruise.” Anger simmered in his eyes. “Who did this to you?”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Kane cleared his throat. “Hello,” he said, flushing. “You look so—I mean, very—hello.” His brows knitted inward as if even he didn’t know what was coming out of his mouth.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Why are you staring at me?” I looked away instantly. “I’m not.” “It’s only fair. I’ve stared at you. Most of the time, I can’t seem to look at anything else.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Why did you think your life was worth less than his?” His words were not at all what I was expecting.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“I mocked dying slowly from boredom, which earned me a gorgeous grin.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“I did not have the mental energy for this man right now.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“You're very good at that."
"Good at what?"
"Relentless positivity."
Humor twitched at my lips. "That doesn't sound like a good thing."
"There is nothing more valuable in a world as dark as ours.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“There are three things I love in this world. Reading, a challenge, and proving others wrong.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Firstly, you may call me Kane. King Ravenwood is a little formal from someone I’ve made blush as many times as you.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“You’re much too alluring. I’d just have to take my chances, and if you killed me”—he leaned in a bit—“well, it would be a good death.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Though the latter is nice to look at.” My stomach turned at his words. Did I say prick? I meant bastard. Vile bastard.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“About an hour after that, my herbs had been sorted not only by color and place of origin, but also by how handsome I thought they would be as boys—cardamom clearly took the win there—and my boredom had become excruciating.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“There is only true courage in facing what frightens you. What you call fear is indeed power, and you can wield it for good.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“You showed extraordinary bravery when you had no hope it would save you.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Do you often take leisurely afternoon jaunts into the forest?” I finally asked. “I’m a little busy for such distractions.” I rolled my eyes. “Busy with what exactly? Bedding women and killing people for sport?” His voice was like a deep, satisfied purr. “Don’t tempt me, bird.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“And clearly, the feeling was mutual. He hadn’t been interested in telling me anything about his escape. Irritation pricked at my skin. This stranger couldn’t help me, but he had ample time to stroll through the dungeons and be irritating?”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Princess Amelia strolled inside and sat down on the bed. I scrambled to politely sit beside her, then tried to bow. It wasn’t pretty. She gave me a pitying glance. “No need for… whatever that is. I brought you clothes for tonight’s dinner.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“The king hasn’t been seen with any women in weeks. It’s all over the castle. I wonder if that’s because of you.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx

“Maybe you can reason with the king. He cares for you, you know. You should have seen his face when I called you my wife. He looked like I’d killed his pet.”
― Kate Golden, A Dawn of Onyx