Snakes in the Garden Quotes

“He gave her an encouraging smile. "I know horrible memories haunt your dreams, but you're the strongest woman I know. If anyone can do this, it's you. We must kill the snakes in our garden, protect what we love, and let no man stand in our way.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“He wore black breeches, a black doublet, and a black mask adorned with silver. How fitting that he was already dressed in mourning clothes for his own funeral.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“No matter how much he denied his attraction to her, those red curls haunted his dreams like brilliant flames that couldn't be extinguished...
"Fuirich air falbh on teine," he said under his breath, but loud enough for her to hear. Stay away from the fire.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“Annella frantically searched through the sea of people, afraid she was about to drown. Then relief washed over her when she met her father's gaze and made her way back to him. But as she stepped closer, all pleasure left her. A crimson liquid pooled over the fingers that he held to his throat.
"Anne," he choked out....
A piercing scream traveled through the streets of Venice.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“Annella would sooner spill my blood than court me. Furthermore, I like my women a little less spirited. I don't want to have to fear that my wife would put a blade to my throat in the middle of the night. Hell, I'd have to sleep with one eye open.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“I don't like to play with my prey. I prefer their deaths to be quick.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“Turn around and I'll help you with your mask."
He secured the ribbons, and when Annella spun around to face him, he brought her gloved hand to his lips. "You look beautiful. And you do not look like a twelve-year old girl. Make sure you stay close because you're too young to have a suitor, and I don't want to have to dissuade any men from pursuing you.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“He shrugged. "I am nae like any otherman. I am a Highlander.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“He gave her body a raking gaze. "I doona give up my secrets that easily, lass. And it takes a lot more than honeyed words to persuade me. If ye must know, I prefer to be wooed first.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden

“Please accept my apologies, lass. I should nae have been so forward, but I've been wanting to kiss ye.”
― Victoria Roberts, Snakes in the Garden