Khalid Quote by Renee Ahdieh

“The mighty Caliph of Khorasan. The King of Kings. Her beautiful monster.”

— Renee Ahdieh

“Do you understand, Brat Calipha?” Despina continued. Shahrzad glanced over her shoulder at her handmaiden, in stalwart silence. Despina sighed. “On pain of death…you…

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“Shahrzad took a deep breath. “Tariq—” “I’m not leaving without you!” He spun around and pulled her against him. “This is not your fight!…

— Renee Ahdieh

“And only those watching very carefully saw the Caliph of Khorasan lean back against the cushions and toy with the bangles on his wife’s…

— Renee Ahdieh

“Before she could stop her hands, they reached for him, as though they existed for no other reason than to touch him. Her fingers…

— Renee Ahdieh

“I’m sorry I hurt you,” Shahrzad said, her eyes luminous. Khalid slid a hand behind her neck and rested his chin atop her head.…

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