“She [Pansy] pushed in next to Poppy so that she could see him around the guard's elbow. She was as tall as Poppy, with shining dark-brown hair and blue eyes. An utterly lovely girl, as all the princesses were, yet Oliver thought Petunia was far more beautiful.” EyeBeautifulGirlNextDarkHairBlueShiningLovelyBrownTallPrincessBlue EyesElbowsPoppiesPansiesBrown HairPetuniasLovely Girl Author:Jessica Day George
“Oliver's heart tried to pound its way out of his ribcage, but he ignored it. "I'm in love with Petunia," he announced. "And I want to help her.” WayWantHeartHelpingPoundsIgnoredPetunias Book:Princess of the Silver Woods Source: Princess of the Silver Woods
“We're almost there, Oliver said. Once again Petunia was so startled that she tripped and would have fallen is Oliver hadn't caught her around the waist and pulled her upright. "You must have been far away," he said laughing.” Has BeensSaidLaughingCaughtFallenFar AwayPetuniasAlmost There Author:Jessica Day George
“Kestilan?" There was that name again. Oliver fought down an irrational surge of jealousy for this mysterious being who took up so much of Petunia's attention.” NamesAttentionMysteriousIrrationalPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
“Sire," Oliver said as he helped Petunia to her feet, "I'd like to marry Petunia. "Of course you would," retorted the King Gregor. "But not right now! we just got those two taken care of." He pointed to the twins who were still trying to play Christian's odd game. "And weddings are expensive!” TryingSaidStillsTwoPlayCareChristianCoursesGamesTakenFeetKingsRight NowOddExpensiveTwinsPetunias Book:Princess of the Silver Woods Source: Princess of the Silver Woods
“Both princesses immediately looked wary, exchanging glances. "Warn us of what?" Petunia asked. She studied him with those blue, blue eyes and Oliver wondered all over again what he was doing here.” EyeBluePrincessGlancesBlue EyesExchangingPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
“And you wish to protect a beautiful princess, with whom you have fallen in love. But do you understand how dire the situation is? He life and the lives of her sisters are hanging in the balance. You yourself risk death if you choose this path." "I don't care," Oliver said. He stood up and faced the bishop. "I don't care! I love Petunia, and this is what I'm choosing, right here and now.” IfsSaidCareBeautifulWishSituationPathRiskBalanceProtectDon't CareI Don't CareFallenYou ChoosePrincessHere And NowBishopsStood UpPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
“I want to help you," Oliver said. "Why?" Galen looked up at him. "Because of Petunia?" Oliver was relieved that the prince didn't seem to be skeptical about his conviction. He simply looked like he wanted to know, and so did Heinrich, when Oliver dared to look at the other prince. Oliver was very aware that Heinrich had known his father. Had known him better than Oliver had, in fact. "Because of her," Oliver said at last. "Even though I have only met her twice, really...I just..." "I risked my life to save Rose after only speaking with her twice," Galen said with a small smile.” KnowsWantLooksSaidFactsHelpingSeemsWantedLastsFatherKnownMetsRoseConvictionSkepticalRelievedGalenPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
“[Lily] "Petunia's hair is too curly to braid," She said conversationally. Oliver wasn't sure why, but that was what finally made him blush.” MadeSaidHairLiliesBraidsPetunias Book:Princess of the Silver Woods Source: Princess of the Silver Woods
“He dug his heels into his horse's flanks and sped down the path. He heard the others call out behind him, but he ignored them. He was sure Karl and Johan and the others would have searched the rosebush and that entire are carefully enough; there was nothing to learn there. But he wanted to get to the hunting lodge, to find Prince Grigori and punch him in the nose for losing Petunia, and then make certain that her sisters were alright. And then her would find Petunia, and he would bring her home.” EnoughHomeWantedCertainBehindsPathHeardLosingHorseNosesHuntingHeelsIgnoredAlrightLodgesSpedPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
“Shaking herself, Petunia looked around. Several of her sisters had been talking to her, but she hadn't heard them. "And that answers our questions about why he gave himself up," Poppy was saying, a smile turning up one corner of her mouth as she looked at Petunia. "Now if everyone could please avoid saying his name [Oliver], so that Petunia doesn't drift off again...?” IfsNamesAnswersTalkingHeardPleaseMouthsCornersShakingPoppiesPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
“You're very short, aren't you?" She smirked at Petunia. "And you've got a nose like a stoat," Petunia replied. "But at least I can always have my gowns altered.” I CanNosesAlteredGownsPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
“Pansy rolled over and went to sleep, but Petunia stayed awake long after Olga left, and long after Oliver crawled out from under the bed, grabbed some sandwiches, and slipped out the door. She hoped that he was going to Galen and Rose's room, and she hoped, too that he hadn't known she was awake when he had leaned over and kissed her hair. She wanted to savor that touch forever.” LongWantedLeftSleepRoomsKnownForeverDoorsHairBedRoseAwakeSandwichesGalenPansiesPetunias Author:Jessica Day George
