Dimitri belikov Quote by Richelle Mead
““Put it out," said Dimitri. "Put it out or she dies." Lissa finally found her voice, even with her air cut off. "Don't listen to him," she gasped out." He's going to kill us anyway." But behind her, the heat died out. Shadows fell across Dimitri's face once again. Christian wouldn't risk her, even though she was right. It hardly seemed to matter. "Actually," said Dimitri, voice peasant amid and grim scene, "I'd rather you two stay alive. At least for a little while longer." I felt Lissa's face move to a frown. I wouldn't have been surprised if Christian's did too, judging from the confusion in his voice. He couldn't even manage a snarky comment. He could only ask the obvious: "Why?" Dimitri's eyes gleamed. "Because I need you to be bait for Rose.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dark Swan by Richelle Mead, 2018
A desperate plan uses a person as bait, revealing moral conflict and survival instincts.
In simple terms: Desperation leads to using someone as bait, raising moral doubts.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of using others for survival.
Themes
morality
survival
conflict
betrayal
strategy
Mood
tense
dark
Type
dramatic
ethical
When to use this quote
- war zones
- hostage situations
- ethical decision making
- rescue missions
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
human instinct
protective sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term effects on those used as bait?
- Can alternatives exist without sacrificing others?
A Different Perspective
Such tactics can erode trust and cause lasting trauma.
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