Gaze Quote by Kristin Cashore
““She knew that this was the moment to choose. She knew her choice. He turned his eyes back to her, and in them she saw that he understood. She climbed into his arms. They clung to each other, and she was crying, as much from relief to be holding him as from the fear of what she did. He rocked her in his lap and hugged her, and whispered her name over and over, until finally her tears stopped. She wiped her face on his shirt. She wrapped her arms around his neck. She felt warm in his arms, and calm, and safe and brave. And then she was laughing, laughing at how nice it felt, how good his body felt against hers. He grinned at her, a wicked, gleaming grin that made her warm everywhere. And then his lips touched her throat and nuzzled her neck. She gasped. His mouth found hers. She turned to fire.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Graceling, Kristin Cashore, 2008
In a moment of crisis, love and relief intertwine, leading to intimacy and fierce passion.
In simple terms: Love brings relief and fierce passion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s intensity.
Themes
love
relief
passion
healing
Mood
intimate
dramatic
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- dangerous encounters
- reuniting lovers
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
intimacy
emotional release
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about love’s power?
- How does fear transform into joy?
A Different Perspective
Passion can cloud judgment.
