Nikolai Gogol Quotes Novels & Stories

How lucky am I to be one of the five holders? “Touché, Sarah. Touché. Besides, books don't translate to real life. Wake up from your delusions,” Nikolai said, turning back to his papers. I felt the urge to roll my eyes and I glanced at him to see if he was looking at me but he was deeply focused on his work. I rolled my eyes and immediately his head snapped up. "What did I say about rolling your eyes?” He asked. I opened and closed my mouth as I wondered how he knew. “I'll decide on what to do with you when we get home," he said.

"I can practically see the smoke that's coming out of your ears." I laughed, the sound bubbling up from somewhere deep inside me. "I'm trying to figure out what you said to Gerald. He looks like he's seen a ghost." "Maybe he has." Nikolai's tone was deliberately vague. "Some ghosts are worth seeing." "That's not an answer, Nikolai." "Well, that's the only one you're getting, Miss Anastasia." I turned in his arms, facing him. The string lights above cast a warm glow across his face. He looked almost boyish like this, like the weight of his responsibilities were temporarily lifted.