“Dancing? You, Poppy?" Marianne shook her head slowly. I never thought..." Rose looked concerned. She even felt Poppy's head for fever, but Poppy shook her off. "I don't know about you, Rose, but I'm done letting creatures like Under Stone and the Corley dictate my life. I enjoy dancing, and I will blasted well dance at my wedding!" "Poppy! Language!" Poppy didn't answer; she just threw her arms around Christian and kissed him soundly.” KnowsWellsDoneChristianLanguageFeltEnjoyAnswersArmsCreaturesConcernedStonesDancingRoseFeverPoppies Author:Jessica Day George
“Violet heard the coughing and came running back. She sank down on the bench beside Rose, putting her arm around the older girl and holding a handkerchief to Rose's lips. "What happened?" she asked Galen, her tone just shy of being accusatory. "I am so sorry, Your Highness," Galen said, backing away. "I made her laugh, and–" "You made her laugh?" Violet's eyes widened. "She hasn't laughed in weeks!" She smiled at Galen and gave Rose's shoulders a little squeeze.” LittlesMadeSaidEyeRunningGirlLaughingHappenedHeardWeekArmsRoseSorryLipsShouldersToneShyLaughedVioletBenchesRunning BackHandkerchiefsCoughingGalenHighnessBacking AwayI Am So Sorry Author:Jessica Day George
“Lily slumped, putting her shaking hands on his shoulders. "But you will, won't you?" Pansy's voice broke into a sob. "Yes, Pan," Galen said quietly. "I don't like that," Pansy said. Galen stood and put his arms around the fine-boned girl, while Rose continued to comfort Lily. Oliver looked away. It was such a private moment; he hated to intrude on it. Galen was beloved by all of the sisters, but the love between him and Rose was so clear and shining that it hurt to look at them, spending their last hours together caring for the other girls.” LooksSaidMomentsHandsTogetherLastsGirlVoiceHoursHurtClearArmsFineComfortShiningRoseCaringSpendingShouldersBrokeHatedBelovedIt HurtsShakingLiliesOther GirlGalenPansiesShaking Hands 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
“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
