“He gives me one of his most awful smiles. 'I suppose she'll have to be searched.' ... 'My husband was murdered,' I say. 'And whether or not you believe me, I do mourn him. I will not make a spectacle of myself for the Court's amusement when his body is barely cold.' Unfortunately, the High King's smile only grows. 'As you wish. Then I suppose I will have to examine you along in my chambers.” FunnyKnowingHolly BlackThe Folk Of The AirJude DuarteCardan GreenbriarJudeCardanThe Queen Of NothingProposition Book:The Queen of Nothing Source: The Queen of Nothing
“What is a whore?" Unsurprisingly, that hadn't been one of the words we had shared over the last span of days. For half a moment I considered lying, but there was no way I could manage it. "He says your mother is a person men pay money to have sex with." Tempi turned back to the mercenary and nodded graciously. "You are very kind. I thank you.” MotherSexMoneyPayAngrySurpriseResponseWomanInsultUnexpectedFightTranslateComebackMercenaryThankProstituteWhoreInterpretReplyPropositionInstigate Book:The Wise Man's Fear Source: The Wise Man's Fear
“Who am I, Joshua? Name me.” SexyFlirtyCome OnProposition Book:Twisted Arrangement Source: Twisted Arrangement
“I've got a question for you . . . What are you doing on Saturday night?' Hubert stared at her confused. 'Me . . . me . . . got no plans.' 'Good,' she replied. 'In that case you're taking me to the five o'clock showing of South Pacific at the Regal in Blackfriars.” Female EmpowermentPropositionBreaking Boundaries Book:All the Lonely People Source: All the Lonely People