Top 120 Lynette Noni Quotes (2026 Update)
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51. “Let me guess,” Alex said, rubbing her arm from his nearly bruising grip. “The elders hang here?” Creepy church-like building for creepy vampire-like creatures? It made sense in her mind. “The elders do not hang,” Caspar Lennox said, his distaste for her word choice clear.”

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52. “At those times when I thought it’d be safer for everyone if I was... gone... all I had do was feel the ink thrumming under my skin. Feel the reminder of what had been taken from me. And I knew I couldn’t do that to someone else, couldn’t put anyone I cared about through that kind of pain.”

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53. “They both looked down at Alex who, unsuccessful in her butterfly-catching attempt and bored of their conversation, was wiggling her eyebrows up and down over and over again, trying to raise one without the other. Why was it so difficult?”

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54. “You say you became the darkness, that it consumed you,” he said, his cobalt eyes soft on hers, “but I call bull on that. I’ve never met anyone who shines as brightly as you do.”

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55. “Never forget, little mouse: no two people look the same, but we are each beautiful in our own ways. The human body is a masterpiece that deserves our respect. Always.”

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56. “Hope was a drug and Kiva, an addict.”

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57. “It helps if you have something to live for. To fight for. It grounds you, gives you a reason to get up every morning. It gives you a reason to want to survive. And sometimes, it’s the wanting that makes all the difference. Because once you give up in here” – she pointed to her heart – “then you’re already as good as dead.”

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58. “But things happen in life that you don’t expect, that you can’t plan for and you’re helpless to stop. Their story didn’t end as it should have.”

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59. “It’s the first Kaldoras since last year.” Kaiden’s lips twitched. “Yes, they do tend to come around annually.”

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60. “Only fools find their happiness in others.”

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61. “Our scars define us. They tell a story of courage and survival. They tell of who we are at our deepest being, of the challenges we’ve faced and overcome.”

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62. “Something on the ground caught her attention, and she clapped gleefully. “Happy kitty!” Jaren tugged her back before she could try to pet it. “That’s a dead rat.” Kiva pouted as he pulled her away. “Sad kitty.”

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63. “Our scars define us,” Maddis said quietly, the tip of her finger tracing the three slashed lines. “They tell a story of courage and survival. They tell of who we are at our deepest being, of the challenges we’ve faced and overcome.” Whispering now, she patted Kiva’s hand and finished, “Not all scars are as visible as this. I daresay you have many more on the inside. But never forget that every scar is beautiful. And you should never, ever, be ashamed of them.”

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64. “You once told me I was strong and powerful and I could survive anything. That I owed it to myself to find a reason to live. Now I’m telling you the same thing.”

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65. “I have a lot of dreams. A lot of nightmares, too. Only time will tell which path my life will take.”

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66. “I know for a fact that they’d live it all over again, even the ending, as long as it meant they could keep their beginning.”

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67. “I chose you, Jaren. I will always choose you. Because I love you, and I-.”

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68. “How about that, Kaiden? Weddings are a beautiful thing, aren’t they?” Then at the actual wedding, when Alex’s mum had said, loudly, “In case you’re wondering, Kaiden dear, you have Jack’s and my blessing.”

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69. “Looking from Alex to Kaiden, taking in their joined hands and having witnessed the sweet kiss, he dryly said, “I bet lover boy Aven would kill to be in your shoes right now, Kaid.”

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70. “But when it became an addiction, I knew I had to stop. I recognized the signs once I started craving the pain, the rush of endorfins that broke through the all-consuming numbness I felt. And I knew it wasn’t healthy, knew I wouldn’t be able to help anyone else if I didn’t first help myself.”

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71. “Because the surest way to become a monster is to follow in their footsteps... Death leads to death. But as for me, I choose Life. And I’m sticking with my decision, no matter the consequences.”

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72. “When he’d shared the reason for her other nickname – Sweet Cheeks – she’d thrown something much heavier.”

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73. “She’d never held much of an interest in art, but looking at him now, her fingers itched for some paint, for some charcoal, for anything that could capture his near-perfect angles.”

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74. “You need to stop this,” he said, smoothing her forehead again. “Keep frowning, and you’ll age thirty years in no time. Maybe forty.” She batted away his hand and deliberately deepened her frown. “That’s lovely,” he said. “Real charming.” “Have you always been this annoying?” Kiva asked. “You bring out the best in me, Sweet Cheeks.”

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75. “Screw the prophecy. You go and make your own destiny. – Niyx.”

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76. “People – especially men – could react poorly if they thought their intelligence was being criticized.”

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77. “Kiva has spent over half her life locked in a nightmare. The last thing I want is to make her feel like she’s trapped in another kind of cage, gilded though it might be. I have no idea what the future will bring for us, but right now she deserves the chance to live her life and follow her dreams. I can only hope she’ll grant me the honor of being by her side on that journey, and if she does, you’ll have to find a way to deal with it. I don’t think I can be any clearer than that.”

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78. “Not to mention, you were abducted by rebels, you’re living at the palace, and the crown prince looks at you like he would burn the world to keep you safe. But sure, you’re just a normal, everyday kind of girl.”

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79. “See you in a few days,” Eidran said, his only goodbye to the group – though he did meet Kiva’s eyes, then slide his gaze to Jaren, before grinning at them both. It was the first time Kiva had ever seen him smile, the expression enough to dazzle her until Jaren gave a pointed cough.”

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80. “As with the rest of the palace, the library was colored gold and white, but here the walls were made of bookshelves that rose at least three floors high, with spiraling ladders between them and balconies on each level, all looking down to the open floor that was sparse but for the numerous comfortable reading chairs. In the center of it all and stretching up to the muraled ceiling sat a massive, twisting trunk of a pale oak tree, like an ancient guardian watching over the tomes.”

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81. “Who is this Tipp I keep hearing about?” Ashlyn murmured. “Unnaturally happy kid,” Cresta said, sounding bored. “Like a little brother to Kiva, until he learned she’d been lying to him for years. Keep up, would you?”

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82. “Compromise,” he bit out. “I’ll wait until they can move, then I’ll get them to the city and stash them somewhere safe – but then I’m coming to you. I don’t care what you say, you’re going to need me. And even if you don’t, there’s no way in hell I’m going to let you face your sister on your own. We’re in this together, Sunshine. You and me. Got it?”

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83. “Alex was alarmed by the idea of an angry immortal seeking her out for revenge.”

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84. “That part I didn’t know,” Cresta said. “I just lied to Tor so he’d get me out.” She flashed an unrepentant grin – the expression transforming her face enough that Kiva heard Caldon suck in a swift breath – and said, “He wasn’t very happy with me. Naughty Cresta.”

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85. “Anything for you,” Jaren said, winking as he bent to collect the last of their things.”

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86. “Kitten. Kitten. Kitten.”

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87. “Cresta – she’s – ” “A Kildarion?” Caldon said, his grin widening. “That was a delicious little secret to keep, let me tell you.” Kiva gaped at him. “You knew?” He rolled his eyes. “When are you going to realize that I know everything?”

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88. “You once told me I was strong and powerful and I could survive anything. That I owed it to myself to find a reason to live. Now I am telling you the same. You are who you choose to be. You are what you choose to be. And right now, you need to choose to live. You can figure out the rest later.”

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89. “You’ve never used a term of endearment for me,” Xira grumbled. Unable to keep her lips from twitching, Alex said, “I can call you ‘pretty girl’ too, if you want.”

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90. “Kiva’s heart clutched at his words. Not at his threat, but because he hadn’t said anything about going with them. “Mot – ” “Get outta ’ere, Kiva luv,” Mot said, his gaze softening as he looked her way, then settled on Tipp in her arms. “Give ’im a good life, yeah? Yeh both deserve to find ’appiness.”

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91. “Maddis took one look at the creature before turning her eyes on the rest of them, then simply pointed her finger at the door. Immediately, everyone began to scramble out of the room – even the queen.”

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92. “My name isn’t Brynn – it’s Ashlyn. And if you want any chance of escaping tonight, you need to listen to me.”

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93. “We’re in this together, Sunshine. You and me. Got it?”

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94. “And lastly, she dreamed of Kaiden.”

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95. “Do me a favor and try not to puke again,” Caldon said, gripping his swords and rising from his crouch. “With you behind me, I’ll be right in your trajectory. You’ll ruin my outfit.”

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96. “I’m fine,” she made herself say. Her voice was rough, painful to her own ears. “I’m really fine.” His thumb stroked feather-light against her skin. “It’s all right not to be.”

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97. “More than anyone else, perhaps even Jaren, Caldon had always been her fiercest protector, her most loyal friend. He’d known the truth about her all along, and he’d still found a way to love her, regardless of who she was and the threat she posed.”

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98. “By the laws of the country to which we were born, I, Crestoria Vossendi Kildarion, challenge you, Navok Arakkis Kildarion, to the blood duel.”

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99. “Yeah, yeah,” she grumbled. “That was hilarious.” Still laughing, he pulled her forward and, before she could react, pressed his lips to her temple in an impossibly soft kiss. Her breath arrested at his seemingly natural show of affection.”

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100. “Good,” Caldon said. He then muttered, “You’d have to, after all that.” He pointed to her face. “You’re disgusting, by the way. I’ve never seen so much snot and tears in my life. You could have filled a lake.” He pulled his shirt away from his body, cringing at how damp it was. “The things I do for you.”

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