Valten Gerstenberg Quotes

What had his life meant? All his success, all the tournaments he'd won ... they were like dust and ashes. Meaningless. Without Gisela, his life was meaningless. ~ Melanie Dickerson

She whispered, Even with a broken hand, you are the knight I'd most want and trust to rescue me-and I know you can do it. You are the boldest, bravest, most noble knight in the Holy Empire. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Gisela looked more frightened now than she had before-frightened for him rather than for herself if he read the expression correctly. He looked her in the eye. I won't let you down. I will save you. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Even a dozen soldiers couldn't make her feel as safe as Valten could. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Don't think I couldn't see the love in his eyes when he looked at you. He would have fought to the death for you, that handsome Valten Gerstenberg. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Valten's blood boiled at the thought of Ruexner holding Gisela, of him taking her by force, dragging her away from underneath Valten's nose, from his own home. ~ Melanie Dickerson

He bent lower to whisper in her ear, I love you, queen of beauty and love. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Gisela. She was beautiful and easy to talk to. And unlike Rainhilda, she didn't prattle on and on about things Valten didn't care or know anything about. She talked about horses-a subject he was quite comfortable with. And he always thought a love of horses was sign of gentleness and good character. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Or as Gabe had done, to rescue your betrothed from some evil force. That appealed to him. But he'd yet to find a damsel in distress, oppressed by evil and in need of rescue. ~ Melanie Dickerson

His hands wrapped around her upper arms, holding her gently. You are even more beautiful when you dance. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Ruexner will pay dearly for this, Valten promised, speaking to no one in particular, but imagining he had the fiend's neck between his hands. If he dared hurt Gisela ... ~ Melanie Dickerson

Valten tightened his arms around Gisela. She buried her face against his chest, holding on to him as if her life depended on her grip. ~ Melanie Dickerson

He leaned toward her. Her eyes wavered closed just as his lips touched her forehead. His lips were warm on her skin. His hand slipped behind her neck, and he turned slightly and kissed her temple. She was afraid to move, afraid to breathe, for fear she would ruin the moment and he would stop. Someone cleared his throat behind them. Gisela froze. A low growling sound came from Valten's throat as he pulled away, but he kept his hand behind her neck. Her face burned as she realized Friar Daniel had seen Valten kissing her. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Missing?" His father looked quite dangerous, as dangerous as Valten felt. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Valten always did say you were the luckiest boy alive. ~ Melanie Dickerson

When he reached her, he put his hand on her shoulder and searched her face in the dim light. "Valten." She said his name on a happy sigh as she looked into his eyes. He put his arms around her, pulling her against his chest. ~ Melanie Dickerson

I see there's more cooking out here than the pheasant." Valten leaned over to turn the roasting birds on the spit and mumbled, "Not anymore. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Let Valten go save his own damsel in distress. I'm sure there are other maidens he can fall in love with. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Valten turned and grasped Gisela around the waist to help her down. She placed her hands on his shoulders and he set her on her feet, but slowly. After all, when one has a pleasant task to do, there's no reason to rush it. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Valten turned to face her and she threw her arms around him again. We have to get out of here, his mind told him, but he decided he had enough time for another kiss. And Gisela obviously agreed. ~ Melanie Dickerson

You tried to kill me with your dagger," Valten said calmly. "I can get you disqualified from this tournament." "Are you threatening me?" "Yes. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Valten paced the floor of the library, imagining the violence he would wreak on the person responsible for hurting Gisela. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Every eye was on her, including her stepmother's and stepsisters', she thought absently. But Gisela only had eyes for Valten. ~ Melanie Dickerson

Valten took a step toward the tent and stopped. He turned back to Gisela, and the look in his gray-green eyes gentled instantly. His jaw relaxed, and her breath hitched in her throat at the sudden transformation. ~ Melanie Dickerson