Crooked Kingdom Quotes Novels & Stories

They locked eyes, the weight of Allison's words hanging heavy in the air. Her sobs echoed through the room, and Romario's expression twisted into a cruel grin. "I can't," he muttered, his voice laced with malice, as he helped her up. "You'll always be a slave, Allison. Even if you take your own life, you'll just be another slave who died. Your branding is permanent, and so is your status." He emphasized the harsh reality, his words piercing her soul like a dagger.

Never had her father made such a grave error, and this time she knew it would cost him dearly. "My people thirst for blood," King Ragnar declared. "We're Vikings, it's our way." "There has to be another way," Sophie urged, attempting to keep her voice steady. "You're the king; you can-" "I'm a Viking king," he interrupted before signalling to someone behind her, prompting Sophie's hand to rest on the sheath of her knife, anticipating whatever was to come next. She felt two hands seize her, causing her to swiftly spin around and unsheathe her knife, swinging it at her assailants.

His voice carried the quiet weariness of someone who had lived through countless failures. “I have devoted most of my life to finding one. The healers before me did the same. Every herb, every ancient remedy, every forgotten ritual recorded in the royal archives has been tried.” He lowered his eyes briefly. “None of them worked.” Silence settled over the chamber. Dominic stared at him in disbelief. “So I’m expected to sit here...” he said slowly, “...and hope that a powerless girl is somehow going to save me?” He gave a bitter shake of his head.

“Hashmeth was weak, and any true strong king would not have turned his people over unless he knew he would be defeated.” Mitzie’s blazing orbs scrutinized the man, “But you have it backwards. King Hashmeth showed strength in realizing his disadvantage. His weakness was not wanting to see the complete destruction and annihilation of his kingdom, and he acted as a true king would to spare the lives of his people.” “My cousin is the one with no courage. He killed his own father, my aunt’s husband, to gain a power that he did not deserve,” Alford offered supporting Mitzie’s statement.

"I was just present. I was present when I signed the approval for the Richards Deal under a name you weren't important enough to know. I was present when I bought the very ground this building stands on." I looked him dead in the eye, watching the arrogance in his expression crumble into terror as the realization hit him. "You were so afraid of being a shadow, Gabriel, that you forgot who provided the light. But don't worry—I’m done being your sun. Enjoy the darkness with the woman who loves your money, because by tomorrow morning, you won't have a cent of mine left to your name.” “You bitch!” Suddenly the world tilted as I fell off the floor.

” “You'll be surprised if my hand is used properly and correctly just for you, Pasaraya,’ said King with a teasing laugh. “Damn it, you really are Kingkong!” “Back to what I said that you interrupted earlier.” “You decided to because of the teasing earlier, yes. I'm listening carefully to what Kingkong wants to talk about. I think it's about some good quotes from p*******t.” “You have a big mouth, Pasaraya.” King laughed. ‘Even though in my brain I was putting together some nice words for you to hear. Who knows, it could be a consolation for you, but it turns out ... you don't need it, huh?”

Crestwood. The hall fell into chaos as most of the kingmakers suddenly flared at Damon's accusations. It was a careless thing to say, daring even. The traditions of the kingdom forbids anyone from calling out the kingmakers like this. “Silence.” Mr. Crestwood’s voice rang through the room and the noise in the hall suddenly dissolved. “Did you realize what you are saying, Prince?” Mr. Crestwood asked Damon calmly. “Your claims are totally outrageous and unwise according to the laws of this noble kingdom, unless, of course, you have evidence to back up this claim.”

“I will make you forget him,” “No, I will never forget Diego.” “By the time I am done with you, you will be so broken that nothing will put you back together.” “Have you ever heard of humptydumpty who the kings men couldn’t put back together again? Your life will be no different from that.”

Yet Rocky doesn't fear. "You ain't my king, neither my queen. Unfortunately, I take no orders from strangers unless my king orders me to and looking around, I don't see my king" Rocky slurs. "You are making a very bad decision. I advise you to have me as a friend. More to this, I rule over two greatest kingdoms so I'm more powerful than you. I'm richer than you, and if you fight me you will lose. But if you fight by my side you will be one of the richest warriors of both kingdoms... Only a fool will reject this great offer" the King arrogantly explains.

Leo POV Flashback As they walked beneath the towering trees, Bridget’s curiosity finally got the better of her. “Father,” she said, her voice a mixture of surprise and intrigue, “you mentioned a kingdom that flows with milk and abundant gold. Can you tell me more about it?” Cyrus, a wise and imposing figure in the dappled forest light, turned to his daughter with a knowing smile. “Ah, Bridget, it is a realm hidden deep within our territory. A place where nature’s bounty flows freely, untouched by the human world. It is a secret gem, known only to our kind.”