Gaze Quote by Nora Roberts
““Come inside." Shelby tilted her head just enough to rest it briefly on his shoulder as they walked to the door. "I'm relying on your word that I'll walk out again in one piece at the end of the weekend." He only grinned. "I told you my stand on playing the mediator." "Thanks a lot." She glanced up at the door, noting the heavy brass crest that served as a door knocker. The MacGregor lion stared coolly at her with its Gaelic motto over its crowned head. "Your father isn't one to hide his light under a bushel,is he?" "Let's just say he has a strong sense of family pride." Alan lifted the knocker, then let it fall heavily against the thick door. Shelby imagined the sound would vibrate into every nook and cranny in the house. "The Clan MacGregor," Alan began in a low rolling burr, "is one of the few permitted to use the crown in their crest.Good blood. Strong stock.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Lived, Nora Roberts, 2021
Shelby trusts Alan's promise to keep her safe, using family pride and clan symbols to reinforce loyalty.
In simple terms: Shelby relies on Alan's word for safety.
Key Takeaway
Trust in personal promises.
Themes
trust
family
loyalty
symbolism
mediation
Mood
intimate
tense
Type
fictional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- conflict resolution
- protective arrangements
- cultural rituals
Key Concepts
Personal honor
family reputation
social contracts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the crest symbolize for them?
- How does family pride influence decisions?
A Different Perspective
Trust can be fragile when stakes are high.
