362 Quotes by Renee Ahdieh

Jalal," she said, "I can explain.""There's no need.""I'm not - ""I told you; there's no need." He spoke simply. "I trust you.

Jalal shook his head and moved toward Khalid. "She is. Please give her a chance to explain.""Leave," Khalid commanded quietly."Don't let your fear and your distrust ruin this."His uncle took Jalal by the shoulder."She loves you!" Jalal continued, his tone heedless. "This is not what it seems. Maybe it began as something else, but I would bet my life on what it is now. She loves you. Please don't fall to hate. You're not your father. You are so much more. She is so much more.

I know very little, and I still know more than you, Khalid-jan. I know love is fragile. And loving someone like you is near impossible. Like holding something shattered through a raging sandstorm. If you want her to love you, shelter her from that storm . . .”Jalal rose to his feet, straightening the insignia of the Royal Guard at his shoulder. “And make certain that storm isn’t you.

Do you think you’re invincible? That you live off nothing but fresh dew and cold fury?

It was a vain attempt at indifference, on both their parts. For Shahrzad bore silent witness to the truth. It was only for an instant, and they never glanced at each other. Yet, she wondered how anyone could miss it—the subtle shift in Jalal’s shoulders, and the telltale tilt to Despina’s head. Shahrzad smiled knowingly.

He had only began to process his confusion when Captain al-Khoury seized him by the arm.Tariq knocked away the arrogant boy's hand. "What - ""Do you still love her?" He spoke in a urgent whisper."That's none of your business.""Answer me, you fool. Do you?"Tariq clenched his teeth, returning the captain of the Royal Guard's fierce glare."Always.""Then make sure she never comes back.

Murderer, monster, madman... Khalid may very well be all of those things. But he's also loved. By me and by my father. But, most of all, by Shazi. With her, he is as fiercely loved as he loves.

You are free to leave, as well." Khalid resumed his trek toward his chamber.Jalal cut it front of Khalid. "You look terrible." His eyes were bright, and his forehead was lined with worry.

We women are a sad lot, aren't we?""What do you mean?""Strong enough to take on the world with our bare hands, yet we permit ridiculous boys to make fools of us.""I am not a fool.""No, you're not. Not yet.