--- title: "16 Gaze Quotes By Maria V. Snyder" description: "16 Gaze quotes by Maria V. Snyder. Plus more from Maria V. Snyder and more Gaze sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0e/maria-v-snyder-1261_asking_valek-smiled-good-first-send-kade-a-repl_118516.png" --- > [Valek smiled. “Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking him not to come.” He pointed at the unopened letter on the table.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/valek-smiled-good-first-send-kade-a-reply-asking-him-not-to-come-he/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0e/maria-v-snyder-1261_asking_valek-smiled-good-first-send-kade-a-repl_118516.png) > [Valek: You know a death sentence hasn't kept us apart before. Yelena: Is that an order Valek? Valek: No, it's a promise!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/valek-you-know-a-death-sentence-hasn-t-kept-us-apart-before-yelena-is/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be2/maria-v-snyder-1261_death_valek-you-know-a-death-sentence-hasn-t-k_3195257.png) > [Your mother sounds like a formidable woman," Valek said into the silence. "You have no idea," Leif replied with a sigh. "Well,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/your-mother-sounds-like-a-formidable-woman-valek-said-into-the/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/abf/maria-v-snyder-1261_bows_your-mother-sounds-like-a-formidable-wom_842466.png) > [“How touching,” Janco said, pretending to wipe his eyes. “Get going, Yelena. I don’t want you to see me cry.” He faked…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/how-touching-janco-said-pretending-to-wipe-his-eyes-get-going-yelena/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/963/maria-v-snyder-1261_gaze_how-touching-janco-said-pretending-to-wi_2951123.png) > [“Ari's coming with backup. Should I pretend we barely survived without his help or gloat that we didn't need him at all?"…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/ari-s-coming-with-backup-should-i-pretend-we-barely-survived-without/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b7e/maria-v-snyder-1261_gaze_ari-s-coming-with-backup-should-i-preten_3100661.png) > [My cheek stung and throbbed. I remained on the floor of the cave. Belen stood between me and Kerrick. "...temper in check.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/my-cheek-stung-and-throbbed-i-remained-on-the-floor-of-the-cave-belen/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7bf/maria-v-snyder-1261_arms_my-cheek-stung-and-throbbed-i-remained-o_781340.jpg) > [“Don’t worry, there are many safeguards in place. Unless you want me to have Logan explain—” “No! I trust you.” He clutched…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/don-t-worry-there-are-many-safeguards-in-place-unless-you-want-me-to/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5f/maria-v-snyder-1261_aids_don-t-worry-there-are-many-safeguards-in_1390461.jpg) > [“When we reached the door, Belen stepped in the way. 'If any harm—' 'Comes to her, you’ll rip out my arms. Got…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/when-we-reached-the-door-belen-stepped-in-the-way-if-any-harm-comes/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bbc/maria-v-snyder-1261_danger_when-we-reached-the-door-belen-stepped-i_228461.png) > [Back so soon?" he asked. "Too bad. I was just about to organize a search for your dead body. What happened when…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/back-so-soon-he-asked-too-bad-i-was-just-about-to-organize-a-search/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f75/maria-v-snyder-1261_asked_back-so-soon-he-asked-too-bad-i-was-just_3007111.png) > [Suppressing his relief, Valek asked, “Can you please tell this Lieutenant who he has arrested?” “Can do,” Janco said with a smile.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/suppressing-his-relief-valek-asked-can-you-please-tell-this/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/526/maria-v-snyder-1261_darren_suppressing-his-relief-valek-asked-can-y_2236038.png) > [“A little present from my run-in with a sword. Or should I say from when the sword had a run-in with me?”…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/a-little-present-from-my-run-in-with-a-sword-or-should-i-say-from/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7de/maria-v-snyder-1261_ari_a-little-present-from-my-run-in-with-a-s_2573016.png) > [“I shook my head at Janco. “I’ve got the situation under control. Go back to the Keep, I’ll meet you there.” Janco…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/i-shook-my-head-at-janco-i-ve-got-the-situation-under-control-go-back/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cd/maria-v-snyder-1261_ari_i-shook-my-head-at-janco-i-ve-got-the-si_3010668.png) > [Before Kiki and I headed toward the Keep, I thanked my friends. “For what? We didn’t do anything,” Janco grumbled. “For caring…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/before-kiki-and-i-headed-toward-the-keep-i-thanked-my-friends-for/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ac/maria-v-snyder-1261_beats_before-kiki-and-i-headed-toward-the-keep_1674297.png) > [In fact, he's never taken an interest in a woman before. I was beginning to to suspect he might prefer one of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/in-fact-he-s-never-taken-an-interest-in-a-woman-before-i-was/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e5/maria-v-snyder-1261_air_in-fact-he-s-never-taken-an-interest-in_724973.jpg) > [“He touched the sword he had taken from the ambush. "Aside from this and the trio of juggling stones, I've nothing but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/he-touched-the-sword-he-had-taken-from-the-ambush-aside-from-this-and/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca7/maria-v-snyder-1261_gaze_he-touched-the-sword-he-had-taken-from-t_721125.png) > [Riley squinted. He ran his fingers along my neck. When he found the collar he explored the surface and tried to tug…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/riley-squinted-he-ran-his-fingers-along-my-neck-when-he-found-the/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a5b/maria-v-snyder-1261_cells_riley-squinted-he-ran-his-fingers-along_1551601.jpg) ## Other authors on Gaze ## More by Maria V. Snyder > [Yelena.” I halted in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder. “You once said I wasn’t ready to believe your reason for killing Reyad.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/yelena-i-halted-in-the-doorway-looking-back-over-my-shoulder-you-once/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [We are searching for the same thing,” Stripey said. “How do you know?” Janco asked. “I read his mind.” The Sitian pointed to Ari.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/we-are-searching-for-the-same-thing-stripey-said-how-do-you-know/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/yelena-you-ve-driven-me-crazy-you-ve-caused-me-considerable-trouble/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [I do know I felt as if my heart had been shredded when I found you in our storeroom, unconscious and bleeding. And leaving…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/i-do-know-i-felt-as-if-my-heart-had-been-shredded-when-i-found-you-in/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [“My future appeared to be a long twisted road fraught with knots, tangles, and traps. Just the way I liked it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/my-future-appeared-to-be-a-long-twisted-road-fraught-with-knots/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/there-s-always-another-storm-it-s-the-way-the-world-works-snowstorms/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [“Yippee. I’ve been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I’ll write a letter home to Mother. She’ll be so pleased.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/yippee-i-ve-been-promoted-from-fire-lighter-to-delivery-boy-i-ll/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be a guide…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/don-t-feel-ashamed-for-having-those-feelings-and-those-memories-what/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [I took three steps and was wrapped in his arms, where I belonged. No confusion here. No worries here. No troubles here.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/i-took-three-steps-and-was-wrapped-in-his-arms-where-i-belonged-no/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [Valek smiled. “Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking him not to come.” He pointed at the unopened letter on the table. I had…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/valek-smiled-good-first-send-kade-a-reply-asking-him-not-to-come-he/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [Oh, you made an impression. Like a stone caught in my boot.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/oh-you-made-an-impression-like-a-stone-caught-in-my-boot/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [“Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/interesting-how-life-goes-on-in-spite-of-itself/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [We talked through Gillie's life from start to finish, including all her accomplishments and major life events. The woman fell asleep with a dreamy…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/we-talked-through-gillie-s-life-from-start-to-finish-including-all/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?” I stood and removed his shirt. “Then they’ll have a good story to tell.”…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/in-the-war-room-love-what-if-someone-comes-in-i-stood-and-removed-his/) [Maria V. Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maria-v-snyder/) > [“Can you feel your pulse? That means Valek isn’t here, because if he was, you’d be dead. No pulse.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/can-you-feel-your-pulse-that-means-valek-isn-t-here-because-if-he-was/) [Maria V. 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Belen stood between me and Kerrick. \"...temper in check. She's a sweet girl,\" Belen said. \"She's a healer, Belen. And no longer a girl. Healing Ryne is all I care about. All you should care about, as well. You know-\" \"Yes, I know what's at stake.\" Belen spat the words. \"But if you raise your hand to her again, I'll rip your arm from its socket.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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I trust you.” He clutched his hands to his chest. “She… Gasp… Trusts me! Call for medical aid stat!” I swung at him, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me to my feet. Snaking his arms around my waist, he said, “We need to celebrate this momentous occasion.” \"What are we celebrating?\" Jacob Ashon, Riley's father, asked from the doorway.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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'If any harm—' 'Comes to her, you’ll rip out my arms. Got it,' Kerrick said. 'I’m serious,' Belen said. 'I know. Do you really think I’d put her in danger?' 'Not on purpose, but things happen that are out of your control.' Kerrick gave him a tight smile. 'You mean I'm not omnipotent?' 'You're not even semi-potent.' 'Is that even a word?' Kerrick asked. 'He probably means you're impotent,' I offered.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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I was just about to organize a search for your dead body. What happened when you knocked on the southerner magician's door to sacrifice yourself? Did they kick you out, thinking you too half-witted to waste their time on?", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. Snyder" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maria-v-snyder/back-so-soon-he-asked-too-bad-i-was-just-about-to-organize-a-search/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f75/maria-v-snyder-1261_asked_back-so-soon-he-asked-too-bad-i-was-just_3007111.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f75/maria-v-snyder-1261_asked_back-so-soon-he-asked-too-bad-i-was-just_3007111.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f75/maria-v-snyder-1261_asked_back-so-soon-he-asked-too-bad-i-was-just_3007111.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Back so soon?\" he asked. \"Too bad. I was just about to organize a search for your dead body. What happened…” — Maria V. Snyder", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 10, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Suppressing his relief, Valek asked, “Can you please tell this Lieutenant who he has arrested?” “Can do,” Janco said with a smile. “Lieutenant Darren, let me be the first to congratulate you on capturing the elusive and legendary Kelav. He’s been wanted in Ixia for years on multiple counts of espionage.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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Or should I say from when the sword had a run-in with me?” His eyes lit up. “Want to see the scar? It’s cool.” He started pulling his shirt out of his pants. “Janco,” Ari warned. “We’re not supposed to be fraternizing with the Sitians.” “But she’s not Sitian. Right, Yelena? You haven’t gone south on us, have you?” Janco’s voice held mock horror. “Because if you have I can’t give you your present.” I took my switchblade out, showing the inscription to Janco. “What about ‘Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever’? Does that change if I become an official southerner?” Janco rubbed the hair on his chin, considering. “No,” Ari said. “You could change into a goat and it would still apply.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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Go back to the Keep, I’ll meet you there.” Janco stared at me in astonished silence. Ari, though, trusted me. “Come on, she doesn’t need our help.” Ari sheathed his sword. Janco recovered. He flashed me one of his mischievous grins. “I’ll bet you a copper that she’ll be free in five minutes,” he said to Ari. Ari grunted in amusement. “A silver on ten minutes,” he countered. “I’ll bet you both a gold coin that she kills him,” Valek said from behind them. They moved aside and he entered, still dressed in his Adviser Ilom disguise. “The only way to take care of your problem. Right, love?”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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We didn’t do anything,” Janco grumbled. “For caring enough to follow my guards. And the next time, I might need the help.” “There better not be a next time,” Ari said, giving me a stern look. “How touching,” Janco said, pretending to wipe his eyes. “Get going, Yelena. I don’t want you to see me cry.” He faked a sniffle. “I’m sure your ego can handle it,” I said. “Or will you need to beat up some trainees to feel like a man again?” “Very funny,” he said.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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I was beginning to to suspect he might prefer one of his male sneaks, but now...\" She paused dramatically. \"Now, we have the lovely, intelligent Yelena to get Valek's cold heart pumping.\" \"You really should get out of your sewing room more. You need fresh air and a dose of reality,\" I said knowing better than to believe a word Dilana said, but unable to control the silly little grin on my face. Her sweet, melodious laughter followed me into the hallway. \"You know I'm right, \" she called.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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Snyder", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 15, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“He touched the sword he had taken from the ambush. \"Aside from this and the trio of juggling stones, I've nothing but the clothes on my back.\" Well then, tomorrow we'll go-\" \"No. Prince Ryne told me to make sure you stay in the manor.\" \"It's just into town to buy you a few things. Surely there won't be any danger at the market.\" I sensed a softening. \"And we'll take along Saul or Odd.\" No. We'll send one of the caregivers with a shopping list,\" Flea said. \"Hey, that's...\" He waited. I huffed. \"A good idea. But don't be so smug. You're not going to win every argument.\" \"Oh, yes, I am.\" \"Oh, no, you're not.\" Flea straightened to his full height. When did he get so tall? He rested his hands on his hips. \"I am. Prince Ryne trusted me with the task of keeping you safe. And I'm not going to disappoint him.\" I crossed my arms. \"You sound like Kerrick.\" \"Thank you.\" Uh-huh. You do know I disobeyed almost all of his orders. Right?\" I suppressed a grin. \"I do. But I'm smarter than Kerrick.\" \"You are?\" Oh, yes. I know the magic word.\" \"And what would that be?\" \"Please.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria V. 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