The Maiden Quotes

“You're... you're nothing like I expected.'

The way he said that sounded so genuine that some of my irritation eased. 'Was it my skill with an arrow or the blade? Or was it that fact that I took you to the ground?'

'Barely took me to the ground,' he corrected. His chin dipped, and his lashes lowered, shielding his odd eyes. 'All of those things. But you forgot to add in the Red Pearl. I never expected to find the Maiden there.'

I snorted. 'I imagine not.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“It seems to me that this honour that has been bestowed upon you comes with very few benefits. You're not allowed to show your face or travel anywhere outside the castle grounds. You didn't even seem all that surprised when the Priestess moved to strike you. That leads me to believe it's something fairly common,' he said, his brows dark slashes above his eyes. 'You are not allowed to speak to most, and you are not to be spoken to. You're caged in your room most of the day, your freedom restricted. All the rights others have are privileges for you, rewards that seems impossible for you to earn.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I prefer the version of you that wears no mask or veil.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I'm the Maiden, Hawke,' I reminded him- or myself, I wasn't sure.

'And I don't care.'

My eyes flew open in shock. 'I can't believe you just said that.'

'I did, and I'll say it again. I don't care what you are,' Hawke's hand slid off my neck. A moment later, I felt his palm flatten against my cheek with unerring accuracy. 'I care about who you are.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“That will be intriguing.' He paused. 'And torturous since you'll be riding with me.'

My heart skipped over itself as I looked over at him. 'And why is that intriguing? And torturous?'

One side of his lips curved up. The dimple appeared. 'Besides the fact that it will allow me to keep a very close eye on you? Use your imagination, Princess.'

My imagination didn't fail me then. 'That's inappropriate,' I told him.

'Is it?' He dipped his chin. 'You're not the Maiden out here. You're Poppy, unveiled and unburduned.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“...mental, emotional pain is like... like bathing in ice on the coldest day.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Yes, I have the Maiden, and I'm not giving her back.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire