--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Knock, knock. You have the day to hide…" description: "\"Knock, knock. You have the day to hide. Come nightfall, we hunt. (Desiderius) Yeah, yeah...you and your little dog, too. (Kyrian) You're not scared of ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bc/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_amanda_knock-knock-you-have-the-day-to-hide-com_559121.jpg" --- # Knock, knock. You have the day to hide. Come nightfall, we… ![“Knock, knock. You have the day to hide. Come nightfall, we hunt. (Desiderius) Yeah, yeah...you and your little dog, too. (Kyrian) You're not scared of his threats? (Amanda) Chere, the day I fear something like him is the day I lie down at his feet and hand him the knife to cut my heart out. The…” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bc/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_amanda_knock-knock-you-have-the-day-to-hide-com_559121.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bc/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_amanda_knock-knock-you-have-the-day-to-hide-com_559121.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bc/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_amanda_knock-knock-you-have-the-day-to-hide-com_559121.jpg) > “Knock, knock. You have the day to hide. Come nightfall, we hunt. (Desiderius) Yeah, yeah...you and your little dog, too. (Kyrian) You're not scared of his threats? (Amanda) Chere, the day I fear something like him is the day I lie down at his feet and hand him the knife to cut my heart out. The only fear I have is getting you back to your sister and convincing High Queen Hard Head to leave off this matter until I can locate Desiderius and send his soul into oblivion where it belongs. (Kyrian)” [Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherrilyn-kenyon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character vows to rescue a sister and confront a powerful foe, showing determination despite fear. **In simple terms:** Determination to rescue a sister despite fear. Key Takeaway Act on protecting loved ones. Themes courage family revenge determination Mood tense determined Type dramatic heroic When to use this quote - Rescue mission - family betrayal - confronting evil Key Concepts Heroic resolve sacrifice conflict Questions to Reflect On - What would you risk for a sibling? - How do you confront personal fear? 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