"'I should have killed you when I had the chance,' she whispered" (Chapter 2, p. 41).

"If she was going to survive with her spirit intact under Norman rule, she would have to be more docile" (Chapter 4, p. 83).

"'Mark of valor?' he repeated. 'What an unusual way of looking at the imperfection'" (Chapter 5, p. 114).

"'Boys have perfection,' Nicholaa answered. 'I chose a man'" (Chapter 5, p. 115).

"He didn't just care about her. He was falling in love with the woman" (Chapter 9, p. 180).

"He silenced her with a long kiss. When he pulled back, she frowned up at him. He couldn't have been more pleased. In his mind, his wife was already on the road to recovery" (Chapter 9, p. 185).

"'Why must you complicate everything?' she asked. 'This is my plan, not yours. We have to do it my way. You're confusing me with all your questions'" (Chapter 10, p...