Quotes from The Dark Wife

Sarah Diemer ·  264 pages

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“And you, Persephone... You were foretold, too. I never wanted anything-" her mouth moved softly, gently over my skin "-until I wanted you.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“The stars are the one thing that I miss about the earth. They're so constant, steady, bright. I've always loved the stars. You reminded me of them, Persephone," she added quietly.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“I'm keeping my promise, I'm coming home. To her.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“I found a hollow in an old, forgiving tree, curled up within it, and hoarded my thoughts like acorns.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“Who does a goddess pray to?”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife



“Do you think, for a moment," she whispered, "that I would have done anything differently? That I could have chosen anything but this, now?" Her dark eyes were alive, bright, shining. "I would suffer any lie, Persephone, for you.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“You saved my life, Persephone."
"I didn't..."
"You are, even now.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“You have made of my life something beautiful," she said. "I am blessed beyond measure by your presence, and love... And I will spend the rest of my forever making you happy. I promise you that.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“You see, I have been content with the darkness. But then you came, with your fire. And you reminded me about the stars, shining in the dark, never wavering.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife


“Welcome back, my queen," she said, and dark eyes shining, Hades saved me.”
― Sarah Diemer, quote from The Dark Wife



About the author

Sarah Diemer
Born place: in The United States
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