Crowns Quotes Novels & Stories

Matteo and Bianca caught mid-argument, unaware of the camera. Underneath, scrawled in ink: “Every queen needs a crown. Let’s see what she will look like without wearing a crown.”

In my life, Gracie was more like a shadow there, but never really present in my thoughts. But to her, I still existed. Still remembered and still mattered. I smiled at her and leaned closer to look at the drawing. Everyone else was drawn simply, stick arms, basic smiles. But me… I had a crown. A yellow crown sitting on my head. I frowned. “Hey… why am I the only one wearing a crown?” Gracie looked at me. “Because you’re famous,” she said quickly. “Famous people need crowns.” I sighed, almost laughing. “Really?”

“What do you think that I must decide then?” “Your Highness, whatever your decision is, please make it bravely. Do it with all due prudence and diligence,” Rowen responded. “This is my advice to you as your friend and as someone who has gone through different titles just to remain alive in Clapestris.”

“Everyone needs money.” “Not everyone,” Adrian said. The words landed heavier than they should have. Jamie laughed softly. “Must be nice.” Adrian didn’t respond. He set the glass down untouched. “I don’t tip because I don’t want my presence here to be transactional.” Jamie frowned. “That doesn’t make sense.”

The image showed an exquisite bridal crown— diamonds and sapphires set in a constellation pattern. I recognized it instantly. Those stones had been purchased at Christie’s, a record-breaking private auction Alexander attended himself. He’d told me they were for my anniversary gift. I kept scrolling. When I broke down last night, he crossed half the city to be with me. Brought my favorite vanilla chocolates. Held me until morning. He said as long as he’s here, I’ll never suffer again. The photo made my vision blur. Alexander asleep. Brows faintly furrowed.

But understanding it doesn't mean it didn't hurt. "Every time you took her side, every time you used our ten years against me, it cut deeper than you think. "When you looked at her with concern, when you protected her without thinking… I felt like a complete joke." The light in Winston's eyes dimmed, but I kept going. "I didn't spend ten years living like this just to hear you say you should've known. "Your love is shallow. So shallow you couldn't even recognize the person standing right in front of you.

I tried to look away, but the memories of both of them were forever etched into my memory, and no matter how much I closed my eyes, I couldn’t stop seeing them, and the loud moans were making it worse. “Don’t be shy now, Zee. Watch how much he loves being inside of me, don’t you dare shy away now.” Karen moaned out; the loud skin sounds had reduced now. She knew I hated it when she called me Zee; she lost that right months ago when she decided to take everything that was mine.

Only enough to show uncertainty but not enough to show fear. “We still control the narrative,” Marcus said, and he could hear the desperation creeping into his voice now, could feel his grip on the situation slipping like sand through clenched fists. “The people still believe in moral corruption. They still believe that the crown has been compromised by degeneracy. All we need is...”