“Johanna sat by the fire every night and worked on her tapestry. Dumfries waited until she was settled in her chair and then draped himself across her feet. It became a ritual for Alex to squeeze himself up next to her and fall asleep during her stories about fierce warriors and fair maidens. Johanna's tales all had a unique twist, for none of the heroines she told stories about ever needed to be rescued by their knights in shining armor. More often than not, the fair maidens rescued their knights.Gabriel couldn't take issue with his wife. She was telling Alex the truth. It was a fact that maidens could rescue mighty, arrogant warriors. Johanna had certainly rescued him from a bleak, cold existence. She'd given him a family and a home. She was his love, his joy, his companion.She was his saving grace.”

“I love you. We’re getting married, and that’s the way it is. Get used to it.”

“You take my heart with you, my loving captor." "Nay, Madelyne. I am your captive in body and soul.”

“Someday, my love, you're going to understand just how much I care for you. You're my light, my warmth, my other half. I only feel alive when I'm with you. I love you." Caine”

“You're bruised, as ugly as one of your Cyclops, and I can barely stand to look at you." - Duncan to Madelyne.”

“I've just vowed my love for you. Have you nothing to say in return?" Duncan asked."Thank you, husband.”

“You're taller than I am, but I'm stronger, and meaner right this minute than you could ever imagine" - Lady Madelyne.”

“Madelyne, we're married now. 'Tis a usual occurrence to bed one's wife on the wedding night.”

“If you get yourself killed, I'll find your grave and spit on it," she threatened.”

“I am ever a gentle maiden," she shouted. "Damn if I'm not.”

“I just want to make people smile.”