जीवन भर रोमांस उपन्यासों की पाठक होने के नाते, दूसरे रोमांस पाठकों से बात करना हमेशा से बहुत सुकून देता है!
As a lifelong romance reader, its always satisfying to get to talk to other romance readers!
As a lifelong romance reader, its always satisfying to get to talk to other romance readers!
मानो छोटी-मोटी गलतियों को सुधार लेने से बड़ी परेशानियाँ खुद-ब-खुद संभल जाएंगी।
As if fixing the little errors would made the big stuff manageable.
As if fixing the little errors would made the big stuff manageable.
...बैननाक तुम्हारे सिंहासन पर बैठ गई है, और उसने खुद को डार्क क्वीन घोषित कर दिया है।" "उसने क्या!?" नाइल—या शायद इरियल—ने पूछा।
...Bananach sits on your throne, has declared herself Dark Queen." "She WHAT!?" Niall- or perhaps Irial-asked.
...Bananach sits on your throne, has declared herself Dark Queen." "She WHAT!?" Niall- or perhaps Irial-asked.
विश्वास एक बहुत बड़ी ताकत है। अगर आपको खुद पर यकीन है, तो आप सब कुछ कर सकते हैं।
Belief is a powerful thing. If you believe you can.
Belief is a powerful thing. If you believe you can.
पर हमेशा चीजें इतनी तयशुदा नहीं होतीं। फिर भी, कुछ बातें ऐसी होती हैं जो दिल से सही लगती हैं। तुम और मैं? यह उन्हीं में से एक है। मुझे नहीं पता कि वे क्या देखते हैं या हालात इतने उलझे क्यों हैं, पर इन सबके बीच, मैं इतना जरूर जानता हूँ कि तुम्हारे आसपास रहना मेरी जिंदगी में अब तक हुई सबसे अच्छी चीजों में से एक है।
but it's not always as set as that. Some things, though, feel like they're right. You and me? It's one of those things. I don't know why they see or why things are such a mess, but in the middle of it all, I do know that being around you is one of tue best things that happened to me in, well, ever.
but it's not always as set as that. Some things, though, feel like they're right. You and me? It's one of those things. I don't know why they see or why things are such a mess, but in the middle of it all, I do know that being around you is one of tue best things that happened to me in, well, ever.
पर मैं हमेशा तुम्हारे करीब रहना चाहता हूँ," उसने उसे याद दिलाया। "लेकिन तुम बाकी सबको खो दोगे, और..." "मुझे तुम्हारे साथ पूरी जिंदगी चाहिए।" सेथ ने उसका चेहरा थोड़ा ऊपर उठाया ताकि वह सीधे उसकी आँखों में देख सके। "अगर मैं तुम्हारे साथ रह सकूँ, तो बाकी सब अपने आप ठीक हो जाएगा।"
But I want to be near you always," he reminded her. "But you'll lose everyone else, and..." "I want forever with you." Seth lifted her chin so he was able to look directly into her eyes. "The rest will fall into place if I can be with you.
But I want to be near you always," he reminded her. "But you'll lose everyone else, and..." "I want forever with you." Seth lifted her chin so he was able to look directly into her eyes. "The rest will fall into place if I can be with you.
पर तुम्हें मेरी जरूरत थी ही नहीं, है ना? तुमने तो खुद को पहले ही सुरक्षित कर लिया था।" "कभी-कभी, मुझे यह सोचकर ज्यादा अच्छी नींद आती है कि तुम... और नाइल..." वह हिचकिचाई। "तुम्हें दूर से ही सही, पर सुरक्षित रहकर प्यार करते हैं," उसने बात पूरी की। "हाँ।"
But you didn't need me, did you? You'd already got yourself to safety." "Sometimes, I sleep better knowing you . . . and Niall . . ." She faltered. "Love you from a safe distance," he finished. "Yes.
But you didn't need me, did you? You'd already got yourself to safety." "Sometimes, I sleep better knowing you . . . and Niall . . ." She faltered. "Love you from a safe distance," he finished. "Yes.
इंसानी दुनिया के किसी भी कायदे के मुताबिक, दुनिया की सबसे बुरी परियाँ डार्क कोर्ट की थीं। वे सबसे घटिया भावनाओं पर पलती थीं; वे ऐसे काम करती थीं जिन्हें बाकी परी लोक—जिन्हें खुद नैतिकता की परवाह नहीं थी—भी खारिज कर देते थे। इसके बावजूद, वे इकलौती ऐसी परियाँ थीं जिन पर वह सचमुच भरोसा करती थी या जिन्हें वह समझ पाती थी।
By every mortal standard, the worst faeries in the world were those in the Dark Court. They fed on the baser emotions; they engaged in activities that the other-also amoral-faery courts repudiated. They were also the only ones she truly trusted or understood.
By every mortal standard, the worst faeries in the world were those in the Dark Court. They fed on the baser emotions; they engaged in activities that the other-also amoral-faery courts repudiated. They were also the only ones she truly trusted or understood.
क्या मैं दोपहर के खाने में आपके साथ शामिल हो सकता हूँ?" वह रुकी। "आप तो हर दूसरे दिन आते हैं।" वह हँसा, उसकी हँसी की आवाज वैसी ही जादुई थी जैसी दौड़ते हुए ल्यूपिन परियों का गुनगुनाना होता था। "हाँ। पर हर दूसरे दिन तुम्हें इस बात से चिढ़ होती थी।" "तुम्हें किसने कह दिया कि आज मुझे चिढ़ नहीं होगी?" "उम्मीद। इसी के सहारे तो मैं जीता हूँ।"
Can I join you at lunch?" She paused. "You have every other day." He laughed, a sound as musical as the chiming song of the lupine fey when they ran. "Yes. But you resented it every other day." "What makes you think I won't resent it today?" "Hope. It's what I live on.
Can I join you at lunch?" She paused. "You have every other day." He laughed, a sound as musical as the chiming song of the lupine fey when they ran. "Yes. But you resented it every other day." "What makes you think I won't resent it today?" "Hope. It's what I live on.
मुझे पकड़ो, सेथ," उसने चुनौती दी। वह रुका। "परियाँ पीछा करती हैं," उसने कहा, और फिर एक दिलकश मुस्कान के साथ वह मुड़ गया, लेकिन इससे पहले कि वह दूसरा कदम बढ़ाता, वह उसके पीछे थी, उसकी बाहें उसके गिर्द थीं और उसके होंठ उसकी गर्दन पर टिके थे। "लगता है मैं पकड़ा गया," वह फुसफुसाया। समर क्वीन ने फुसफुसाते हुए कहा, "मैं भी।" और वे दोनों एक-दूसरे की बाहों में गिर पड़े—फूलों के उस बिस्तर पर जो अब पूरे फर्श पर बिछ चुका था।
Catch me, Seth," she invited. He paused. "Faeries chase," he said, an then , with a flirtatious smile, he turned away, but before he could take a second step, she was behind him, arms around him, lips pressed against his neck. "I seem caught," he murmured. The Summer Queen whispered, "Me too." And They fell together in a bed of flowers that now covered the floor
Catch me, Seth," she invited. He paused. "Faeries chase," he said, an then , with a flirtatious smile, he turned away, but before he could take a second step, she was behind him, arms around him, lips pressed against his neck. "I seem caught," he murmured. The Summer Queen whispered, "Me too." And They fell together in a bed of flowers that now covered the floor
जिंदगी जीकर अपने दुखों को भगा दो।
Chase away sorrow by living
Chase away sorrow by living
खुश रहना चुनिए। हम सब ने यही किया है।
Choose to be happy. It is what we have all done.
Choose to be happy. It is what we have all done.
क्रिएटिव विज़न यानी सृजनात्मक दृष्टि से कला जन्म लेती है"—उसने गैलरी की तरफ इशारा किया—"जो बाकी दुनिया को एक नया नजरिया दिखाती है। यह एक बेहद खूबसूरत बात है।" "या फिर किसी तरह का पागलपन," उसने कहा।
Creative vision creates art" - he motioned around the gallery - "that shows the rest of the world a new angle. That's beautiful thing." "Or some sort of madness", she said.
Creative vision creates art" - he motioned around the gallery - "that shows the rest of the world a new angle. That's beautiful thing." "Or some sort of madness", she said.
डिस्कॉर्ड को लगता है कि यह एक अच्छा विचार है। यह कितनी सुकून देने वाली बात है।
Discord says it's a good idea. That's comforting.
Discord says it's a good idea. That's comforting.
डोनिया ने अविश्वास से पूछा। “तुम कर क्या रही थीं?” “दिन की तो अभी शुरुआत ही हुई थी, और हम नाच रहे थे,” ऐसलिन ने कहा। “नाच रहे थे?” डोनिया ने समर क्वीन को उसी हिकारत भरी नजरों से देखा जैसी कीनन ने कभी उसके चेहरे पर समर गर्ल्स को देखते वक्त देखी थीं। “बेशक, तुम नाच ही रही होगी। बैननाक परियों पर हमला कर रही है, हमारे दरबारों से चीजें चुरा रही है। इरियल घायल है। परी लोक के दरवाजे बंद हैं। हाँ, नाचना ही तो वह इकलौती चीज है जो इस वक्त मदद करेगी।”
Donia asked incredulously. “What were you doing?” “The day had just begun, and we were dancing,” Aislinn said. “Dancing?” Donia looked at the Summer Queen with the same disdain Keenan had once seen on her face when she looked at the Summer Girls. “Of course you were. Bananach is attacking faeries, stealing from our courts. Irial is injured. Faerie is closed. Yes, dancing is precisely what will help.
Donia asked incredulously. “What were you doing?” “The day had just begun, and we were dancing,” Aislinn said. “Dancing?” Donia looked at the Summer Queen with the same disdain Keenan had once seen on her face when she looked at the Summer Girls. “Of course you were. Bananach is attacking faeries, stealing from our courts. Irial is injured. Faerie is closed. Yes, dancing is precisely what will help.
क्या तुमने कभी सोचा है कि तुम जिस चीज को देख रहे हो, बाकी सब भी बिल्कुल वही देख रहे हैं?' वह उसके बगल में और अधिक शांत हो गया। 'कभी-कभी मुझे यकीन होता है कि यह वही नहीं है... पर क्या यह इतना भी बुरा नहीं है? दुनिया को एक अलग नजरिए से देखना?' रचनात्मक दृष्टि से कला जन्म लेती है—उसने गैलरी की तरफ इशारा करते हुए कहा—जो बाकी दुनिया को एक नया नजरिया दिखाती है। यह एक खूबसूरत बात है।
Do you ever wonder if what you look at is the same thing everyone else is seeing?' He went even stiller at her side. 'Sometimes I'm sure it isn't the same...but that's not so bad is it? Seeing the world in a different way?' Creative vision creates art' he motioned around the gallery 'that shows the rest of the world a new angle. That's a beautiful thing.
Do you ever wonder if what you look at is the same thing everyone else is seeing?' He went even stiller at her side. 'Sometimes I'm sure it isn't the same...but that's not so bad is it? Seeing the world in a different way?' Creative vision creates art' he motioned around the gallery 'that shows the rest of the world a new angle. That's a beautiful thing.
अनंत काल में मुझे जो कुछ भी चाहिए, वह सब तुम्हारी वजह से मुमकिन है," उसने मन में सोचा, और फिर सोचना छोड़कर बस उस एक शख्स की बाहों में होने के सुकून में डूब गया, जिसने हमेशा-ه हमेशा के लिए उसकी जिंदगी को मुकम्मल कर दिया था।
Everything I could want in eternity is possible because of you," he thought, and then he stopped thinking and simply enjoyed being in the arms of the one person in all of forever who made his life complete.
Everything I could want in eternity is possible because of you," he thought, and then he stopped thinking and simply enjoyed being in the arms of the one person in all of forever who made his life complete.
परियाँ जितनी वफादार होती हैं, उतनी ही धोखेबाज़ भी।
Faeries are equally loyal and deceitful.
Faeries are equally loyal and deceitful.
इस इंसान के लिए मैं अपनी मलिका की अवहेलना कर सकता हूँ, अपने राजा को छोड़ सकता हूँ, उस दरबार को त्याग सकता हूँ जिसने इन सालों में मेरी रक्षा की है। इन सबकी कीमत पर।
For this mortal I would disobey my queen, abandon my king, the court that has protected me all these years. All of it.
For this mortal I would disobey my queen, abandon my king, the court that has protected me all these years. All of it.
पीछे लौटना कभी कोई विकल्प नहीं होता।
Going backwards is never an option.
Going backwards is never an option.
शुभ रात्रि, सेथ।" "तो फिर तुम एक बार फिर भाग रही हो?" उसका एक बूट फर्श पर धम्म से पड़ा। "मैं नहीं भाग रही हूँ।" दूसरा बूट फर्श पर पड़ा। "सच में?" "सच में। बात बस यह है कि—" वह रुक गई; उसके पास उस वाक्य को पूरा करने के लिए कोई ऐसी बात नहीं थी जो सच होती। "शायद तुम्हें थोड़ा धीमा होना चाहिए, ताकि मैं तुम्हें पकड़ सकूं।" वह रुका, इंतज़ार करने लगा।
Good night, Seth." "So you're running again, then?" One of his boots thudded on the floor. "I'm not running." The other boot hit the floor. "Really?" "Really. It's just—" She stopped; she didn't have anything that would finish that sentence and be honest. "Maybe you should slow down, so I can catch you." He paused, waiting.
Good night, Seth." "So you're running again, then?" One of his boots thudded on the floor. "I'm not running." The other boot hit the floor. "Really?" "Really. It's just—" She stopped; she didn't have anything that would finish that sentence and be honest. "Maybe you should slow down, so I can catch you." He paused, waiting.
खुशी एक चुनाव है।
Happiness is a choice.
Happiness is a choice.
क्या तुमने कभी कोशिश की?" "नहीं।" तो फिर मुझसे यह मत कहो कि मैं नहीं कर सकता।
Have you ever tried?" "No." Then don't tell me I can't.
Have you ever tried?" "No." Then don't tell me I can't.
उसने उसे अपना वचन दिया था: उसका ख्याल रखने का, उसे हर चोट या दर्द से दूर रखने का, उसे किसी चीज़ की कमी न होने देने का। उसके जाने से उसके वादे झूठे नहीं हो गए; वे किसी शर्त के मोहताज नहीं थे।
He'd given her his vow: to take care of her, to keep her from hurt or pain, from wanting for anything. Her leaving didn't negate his promises; they weren't conditional.
He'd given her his vow: to take care of her, to keep her from hurt or pain, from wanting for anything. Her leaving didn't negate his promises; they weren't conditional.
उसने दरवाज़ा पटखनी से नहीं बंद किया, न गुस्सा किया, न रोया, वह बस चुपचाप चला गया।
He didn't slam the door, didn't rage, didn't weep, he simply left.
He didn't slam the door, didn't rage, didn't weep, he simply left.
वह एक पल के लिए पीछे झुका और अपनी उसी दुष्ट, प्यारी सी मुस्कान के साथ, जिसने सालों पहले उसकी साँसें रोक दी थीं, उसके सिर से कमीज़ नीचे खींच दी।
He leaned back for a moment to tug her shirt down her arms, with the same wicked, lovley smile that had first stolen her breath years ago.
He leaned back for a moment to tug her shirt down her arms, with the same wicked, lovley smile that had first stolen her breath years ago.
वह बहुत आकर्षक लग रहा था, जैसे सूट पहना हुआ कोई गुनाह हो।
He looked good, like sin in a suit.
He looked good, like sin in a suit.
उसने उसका सिर ऊपर उठाया। "हार मत मानो। मेरे यहाँ पहुँचने से पहले ही मुझे छोड़कर मत जाओ।
He tipped her head up. "Don't give up. Don't leave me before you're even here.
He tipped her head up. "Don't give up. Don't leave me before you're even here.
वह एक ऐसे सवाल का जवाब था जिसे वह पूछना भूल गई थी।
He was an answer to a question she'd forgotten to ask.
He was an answer to a question she'd forgotten to ask.
जब वह हिलता तो उसके नीले-काले बाल उसके चेहरे पर बिखर जाते, जो उसके उभरे हुए गालों की हड्डियों की तरफ इशारा करते छोटे तीरों जैसे लगते थे। "मुझे लगने लगा था कि तुम मुझे बीच में ही छोड़कर चली जाओगी।" उसने ऐसी आवाज़ में कहा जो जितनी हो सके उतनी सहज लगे, "मुझे पता नहीं था कि तुम मेरा इंतज़ार कर रहे हो।" "इंतज़ार तो नहीं, पर उम्मीद थी। हमेशा उम्मीद।"
His blue-black hair fell over his face when he moved, like tiny arrows pointing to pronounced cheeckbones. "Starting to think you were going to bail on me." "Didn't know you were expecting me," she said in what she hoped was a casual voice. He gets sexier every day. "Not Expecting, but hoping. Always hoping
His blue-black hair fell over his face when he moved, like tiny arrows pointing to pronounced cheeckbones. "Starting to think you were going to bail on me." "Didn't know you were expecting me," she said in what she hoped was a casual voice. He gets sexier every day. "Not Expecting, but hoping. Always hoping
मुझे अपनी बाहों में भर लोगे? अगर तुम अब भी चाहते हो, मेरा मतलब है।" उसने नज़रें फेर लीं। "हर दिन"—फिर वह वहीं था, उसे अपनी बाहों में उठाते हुए, उसे ऐसे थामे हुए जैसे वह बहुत नाज़ुक और अनमोल हो—"मैं तुम्हें हर दिन अपनी बाहों में भरना चाहता हूँ। इस बात को कभी कुछ नहीं बदल सकता।
Hold me? If you still want to, I mean." She looked away. "Everyday"--then he was there, lifting her into his arms, holding her like she was fragile and precious--"I want to hold you every day. Nothing will ever change that.
Hold me? If you still want to, I mean." She looked away. "Everyday"--then he was there, lifting her into his arms, holding her like she was fragile and precious--"I want to hold you every day. Nothing will ever change that.
मुझे कैसे पता चलता? ... तुमने कुछ कहा ही नहीं था।" उसने प्यार से सुधारते हुए कहा, "मैंने बहुत कुछ कहा था। तुमने ही शायद ध्यान नहीं दिया।"
How was I to know? ... You didn't say anything.""I said lots of things," he corrected gently. "You just didn't hear them.
How was I to know? ... You didn't say anything.""I said lots of things," he corrected gently. "You just didn't hear them.
मैं डेवलाइन हूँ, उच्च मलिका का भाई और सलाहकार, हत्यारा, और व्यवस्था का संरक्षक।
I am Devlin, brother and advisor to the High Queen, assassin, and keeper of order.
I am Devlin, brother and advisor to the High Queen, assassin, and keeper of order.
मैं डूबी नहीं। मैं टूटी नहीं।
I didn't drown. I didn't break.
I didn't drown. I didn't break.
मैं नहीं जानती कि तुम्हें इस बात का एहसास है या नहीं, लेकिन उसके प्रति तुम्हारी यह अचानक दीवानगी डरावनी है।
I don't know if you realize it or not, but your sudden devotion to her is creepy.
I don't know if you realize it or not, but your sudden devotion to her is creepy.
मैं नहीं जानती कि मैं कौन हूँ, लेकिन यह खुशी नहीं है।
I don't know what I am, but this isn't happiness.
I don't know what I am, but this isn't happiness.
मैं नहीं जानती कि कुछ लोग दूसरों के लिए क्यों चमकते हैं। मैं यह भी नहीं जानती कि कोई और नहीं बल्कि तुम ही क्यों
I don't know why certain people shine for others. I don know why you and not someone else
I don't know why certain people shine for others. I don know why you and not someone else
मैं किसी को भी तुम्हारी वह मुस्कान छीनने नहीं दूँगी। मैं सच में ऐसा करती, अगर मुझे इसकी इजाजत होती।
I'd stop anyone from taking that smile from you. I would, if I were allowed.
I'd stop anyone from taking that smile from you. I would, if I were allowed.
मुझे आखिरकार समझ आ गया कि अगर मैं सही फैसले न लूँ, तो अच्छी चीजें मेरे साथ कभी नहीं होंगी।
I eventually realized that good things wouldnt happen to me if I didnt make the right choices.
I eventually realized that good things wouldnt happen to me if I didnt make the right choices.
अगर वह उसे अपनी बाहों में ले लेता, तो वह उसे हमेशा के लिए अपना बना लेता। वह उसे उस तरह की तकलीफ नहीं सहने देता जैसी दूसरे इंसानों ने उसके छोड़ने पर सही थी। वह उसे अपने दरबार की अनुमति के साथ रखता या उसके बिना। इरियाल उसे नहीं ले जाती, और कीनन उनके बीच में नहीं आता।
If he took her into his arms, he would keep her. He wouldn't let her suffer the way the other mortals had when he'd left them. He would keep her, with his court's permission or without it. Irial wouldn't take her, and Keenan wouldn't stand between them.
If he took her into his arms, he would keep her. He wouldn't let her suffer the way the other mortals had when he'd left them. He would keep her, with his court's permission or without it. Irial wouldn't take her, and Keenan wouldn't stand between them.
अगर तुम मुझसे चूके, तो मैं तुम्हें मार डालूँगा। मैं कसम खाता हूँ, कीनन। अगर तुम चूके, तो मैं अपने हाथों से तुम्हारा दिल बाहर निकाल लूँगा।" "अगर मैं चूका, तो मैं खुद इसे निकालकर तुम्हारे हाथ में रख दूँगा।"
If you fail me, I'll kill you. I swear it, Keenan. If you fail me, I'll rip your heart out with my own hands." "If I fail you, I'll cut it out for you.
If you fail me, I'll kill you. I swear it, Keenan. If you fail me, I'll rip your heart out with my own hands." "If I fail you, I'll cut it out for you.
अगर तुम मारे गए, तो मैं बहुत गुस्से में आ जाऊँगी।" "मैं भी तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ। चलो।
If you get killed. I'm going to be furious." "I love you too. Come On.
If you get killed. I'm going to be furious." "I love you too. Come On.
यदि तुम मेरी मलिका होती, सचमुच मेरी मलिका होती, तो हमारा दरबार और भी शक्तिशाली होता। यदि तुम मेरी होतीं, इंसानी झंझटों के बिना, तो हम ज़्यादा सुरक्षित होते। अगर हम सच में एक साथ होते, तो हम और ज़्यादा मजबूत होते। गर्मियाँ आनंद और तपिश में जश्न मनाने का समय होती हैं। जब मैं तुम्हारे आस-पास होता हूँ, तो मैं बाकी सब कुछ भूल जाना चाहता हूँ। मैं डोनिया से प्यार करता हूँ। हमेशा करूँगा, लेकिन जब मैं तुम्हारे करीब होता हूँ—" वह खुद को रोक लेता है।
If you were my queen, truly my queen, our court would be stronger still. If you were mine , without mortal distractions, we'd be safer. We'd be stronger if we were truly together. Summer is a time to rejoice in pleasures and heat. When I'm around you, I want to forget everything else. I love Donia. I always will, but when I'm near you--" He stopped himself.
If you were my queen, truly my queen, our court would be stronger still. If you were mine , without mortal distractions, we'd be safer. We'd be stronger if we were truly together. Summer is a time to rejoice in pleasures and heat. When I'm around you, I want to forget everything else. I love Donia. I always will, but when I'm near you--" He stopped himself.
मुझे अंत पहले पढ़ना पसंद है।
I like to read the ending first.
I like to read the ending first.
पन्नों पर अनगिनत तस्वीरें थीं, लेकिन एक टैटू ने उसे बेचैन कर दिया; स्याही जैसी काली आँखें जिनके चारों ओर परछाईयों की तरह फैलते पंखों का घेरा था। मेरा। यह विचार, यह चाहत, यह प्रतिक्रिया इतनी जबरदस्त थी कि उस पर काबू पाना मुश्किल था। लेस्ली ने ऊपर देखा। "यही वाला," उसने कहा। "मुझे यही चाहिए।" लेकिन यह तस्वीर सिर्फ एक लुभावने कला से कहीं बढ़कर है, और यह उसे परछाईयों और इच्छाओं की एक ऐसी दुनिया में खींच लेती है—जो परियों की दुनिया है।
Images cluttered the pages, but one tattoo set her nerves on edge; inky black eyes surrounded by wings likes shadows coalescing. Mine. The thought, the need, the reaction was overpowering. Leslie looked up. "This one." she said. "I need this one. But the image is more than just tempting art, and it draws her into a world of shadows and desire- into the world of Faerie.
Images cluttered the pages, but one tattoo set her nerves on edge; inky black eyes surrounded by wings likes shadows coalescing. Mine. The thought, the need, the reaction was overpowering. Leslie looked up. "This one." she said. "I need this one. But the image is more than just tempting art, and it draws her into a world of shadows and desire- into the world of Faerie.
मैं खून की प्यासी नहीं हूँ, पर... सच कहूँ तो, उसने तुम्हें मारा है। उसका मरना ज़रूरी है।
I'm not bloodthirsty, but...seriously, she killed you. She needs to be dead.
I'm not bloodthirsty, but...seriously, she killed you. She needs to be dead.
पर मैं अभी भी तुम्हारी ही हूँ। वह कभी नहीं बदलेगा, शैडो गर्ल।
I'm still yours, though. That won't ever change, Shadow Girl.
I'm still yours, though. That won't ever change, Shadow Girl.
मुझे सेथ से बात करनी होगी, इससे पहले कि मैं—" उसने अपना चेहरा उसकी गर्दन में छुपा लिया, उसकी साँसों की गर्माहट से उसके गले में सिहरन दौड़ गई—"मैं अपनी इस बेहिसाब चाहत के आगे झुक जाऊँ और तुम्हें पूरी तरह से बाहों में भर लूँ।"
I need to check in with Seth before I--" he burrowed his face into the side of her neck, his breath almost painfully warm on her throat--"give in to my unconscionable desire to put my hands on you properly.
I need to check in with Seth before I--" he burrowed his face into the side of her neck, his breath almost painfully warm on her throat--"give in to my unconscionable desire to put my hands on you properly.
आखिरकार, फरी (परियों) की तुलना में इंसान हमेशा जल्दी दम तोड़ देते थे। वे कितने नश्वर जीव थे। उनकी पहली धड़कन और साँस मौत से बस एक पल की दूरी पर होती थी। शांति के इस दौर में उसकी कभी न संतुष्ट होने वाली सल्तनत का पेट भरने का बोझ उठाना, उस अंत को और करीब लाना था।
In the end mortals always expired before faeries. They were such finite creatures. Their first heartbeat and breath were but a blink from death. To add the weight of nourishing his insatiable court in a time of peace was to hasten that unconscionably.
In the end mortals always expired before faeries. They were such finite creatures. Their first heartbeat and breath were but a blink from death. To add the weight of nourishing his insatiable court in a time of peace was to hasten that unconscionably.
मुझे आज भी सपना आता है कि वह तुम ही थीं। मैंने चाहे जितनी बार भी अपनी किस्मत को टटोला हो, मेरे सपनों में हमेशा वही रही हो जिसे मेरी रानी बनना था।
I still dream that it was you. No matter how many times I've looked, in my dreams it's always been you who were meant to be my queen.
I still dream that it was you. No matter how many times I've looked, in my dreams it's always been you who were meant to be my queen.
मैंने उनसे कहा था कि वह तुम्हें बाहर ले जाने के लिए मना ही लेगा।" रियान ने अपनी जीती हुई रकम समेटी और नोट अपनी ब्लेज़र की जेब में ठूँस लिए। "जरा उसे तो देखो।" "वह यहीं है, री," कार्ला ने कीनन की तरफ एक माफी भरी नजर डालते हुए फुसफुसाहट भरे स्वर में कहा। "हमने उसे तमीज सिखाने की पूरी कोशिश की, पर..." उसने कंधे उचकाए। "यह तो ऐसा है जैसे किसी कुत्ते को पालतू बनाना। अगर वह हमें बचपन में मिल जाती, तो शायद..." रियान ने उसके हाथ पर एक हल्का सा चपत लगाया, लेकिन उसके चेहरे पर मुस्कान थी। "भौं-भौं।"
I told them he'd be able to get you to go out." Rianne folded her winnings and tucked the bills into her blazer pocket. "Look at him." "He's right here, Ri," Carla murmured, shooting Keenan an apologetic look. "We've tried to teach her manners, but..." She shrugged. "It's like housebreaking a dog. If we'd had her when she was a puppy, maybe." Rianne smacked her on the arm, but she was grinning. "Woof, woof.
I told them he'd be able to get you to go out." Rianne folded her winnings and tucked the bills into her blazer pocket. "Look at him." "He's right here, Ri," Carla murmured, shooting Keenan an apologetic look. "We've tried to teach her manners, but..." She shrugged. "It's like housebreaking a dog. If we'd had her when she was a puppy, maybe." Rianne smacked her on the arm, but she was grinning. "Woof, woof.
यह वो टैटू नहीं था जिसने उसे बदल दिया था, या उसे उसके शरीर पर उसका अधिकार वापस दिलाया था। यह उसके अपने कर्म थे, उसके अपने फैसले थे। यह तब रास्ता ढूंढना था जब ऐसा लग रहा था कि कोई रास्ता बचा ही नहीं है।
It wasn't the tattoo that had changed her, had given her repossession of her body. It was her actions, her choices. It was finding the path when it looked like there weren't any paths to be found.
It wasn't the tattoo that had changed her, had given her repossession of her body. It was her actions, her choices. It was finding the path when it looked like there weren't any paths to be found.
अपनी सल्तनत, परी और उस इकलौते इंसान की रक्षा करने का यही एकमात्र तरीका वह जानता था जो उसके लिए मायने रखता था।
It was the only way he knew to protect the court, the faery, and the only mortal who'd ever mattered to him.
It was the only way he knew to protect the court, the faery, and the only mortal who'd ever mattered to him.
मैंने कभी किसी से उतना प्यार नहीं किया जितना मैं तुमसे करता हूँ," उसने फुसफुसाकर कहा। "उनकी किस्मत अच्छी है।"
I’ve never loved anyone the way I love you,” he whispered. “Lucky them.
I’ve never loved anyone the way I love you,” he whispered. “Lucky them.
सच कहूँ तो मैंने रेवरेंड किर्क को पढ़ा है। मेरे चाचा के पुस्तकालय में आपके लोगों की काफी किताबें हैं। मैंने मिस्टर लैंग की परियों की कहानियाँ भी पढ़ी हैं। (कैथरीन रे ओ'फ्लैहर्टी) "किताबें असलियत जैसी नहीं होतीं," डेभलिन ने उसकी तरफ घूर कर देखा। "मेरी दुनिया इंसानों के लिए हमेशा से इतनी मेहरबान नहीं रही है।"
I've read Reverend Kirk, in fact. My uncle's library has quite a few books of your people. I have read Mr. Lang's fairy tales as well. (Katherine Rae O'Flaherty) "Books are not the same as reality," Devlin stared at her. "My world is not always kind to mortals.
I've read Reverend Kirk, in fact. My uncle's library has quite a few books of your people. I have read Mr. Lang's fairy tales as well. (Katherine Rae O'Flaherty) "Books are not the same as reality," Devlin stared at her. "My world is not always kind to mortals.
मैं यह कहना चाहता हूँ कि मैं पाठकों का आभारी हूँ कि वे मेरी इस आदत को अपनाते हैं कि मैं अलग-अलग शैलियों (genres) और उम्र के पाठकों के लिए लिखता हूँ।
I want to say that I really appreciate that readers are willing to work with my tendency to write in several different genres and for different age groups.
I want to say that I really appreciate that readers are willing to work with my tendency to write in several different genres and for different age groups.
मैं काले रंग की लेदर जैकेट और काले नाखून वाली वही लड़की थी, जिसे स्कूल के बाद तेज आवाज़ वाली गाड़ियों और मोटरसाइकिलों पर घूमने वाले लड़के पिकअप करते थे। मेरे नंबर हमेशा अव्वल आते थे, लेकिन मुझे नियमों से थोड़ी परेशानी थी। मुझे बड़ों या हुक्म चलाने वालों से थोड़ी दिक्कत थी।
I was the girl in the black leather jacket with the black fingernails, picked up after school by guys with loud cars and motorcycles. I carried straight-A grades, but I had a little trouble with rules. I tended to have a bit of an authority problem.
I was the girl in the black leather jacket with the black fingernails, picked up after school by guys with loud cars and motorcycles. I carried straight-A grades, but I had a little trouble with rules. I tended to have a bit of an authority problem.
मैं यही सोच रहा था कि अगर इसके बदले में मुझे अपनी परी प्रेमिका के साथ हमेशा-हमेशा का साथ मिलता है, तो यह जोखिम उठाना बिल्कुल सही है।
I was thinking it was worth the risk if it meant forever with my faery girlfriend.
I was thinking it was worth the risk if it meant forever with my faery girlfriend.
एक उपन्यास लिखना मेरे लिए बहुत डरावना था - यह एक लंबे समय से मेरा सपना था, और यह उन चुनिंदा चीज़ों में से एक था जिसे आजमाने से मैं डरता था।
I was very afraid to write a novel - it was a dream for a very long time, and it was one of the few things that I was afraid to try.
I was very afraid to write a novel - it was a dream for a very long time, and it was one of the few things that I was afraid to try.
बस जैसे हो वैसे ही रहो—मजबूत और ईमानदार। अगर तुम ऐसा करोगे तो बाकी सब अपने आप ठीक हो जाएगा। हमेशा से ऐसा होता आया है। आगे भी ऐसा ही होगा। इस बात को हमेशा याद रखना। आने वाली सदियों में चाहे जो भी हो, खुद के प्रति ईमानदार रहना मत भूलना। और अगर कभी चूक जाओ, तो खुद को माफ कर देना। तुमसे गलतियाँ होंगी। यह पूरी दुनिया अभी नई है, और उनके पास आज के मुकाबले तुमसे कहीं ज्यादा समय है।
Just be you-strong and honest. The rest falls into place if you do that. It always has. It always will. Remember that. No matter what happens over the . . . centuries ahead of you, remember to be honest with yourself. And if you fail, forgive yourself. You'll make mistakes. The whole world is new, and they have so many more years in the then you.
Just be you-strong and honest. The rest falls into place if you do that. It always has. It always will. Remember that. No matter what happens over the . . . centuries ahead of you, remember to be honest with yourself. And if you fail, forgive yourself. You'll make mistakes. The whole world is new, and they have so many more years in the then you.
[कीनन] 'अब मैं क्या करूँ?' वह फर्श पर बैठ गया। [डोनिया] 'उम्मीद करो कि हम में से कुछ लोग तुम्हारे प्रति उतने ही दयालु हों जितने तुम हमारे प्रति रहे हो,' उसने फुसफुसाकर कहा। फिर, इससे पहले कि उसका दिल दोबारा पसीजता, वह वहाँ से चली गई और समर किंग को अपने फ़ोयर में घुटनों के बल बैठा छोड़ गई।
[Keenan] 'What am I going to do?' He sank to the floor. [Donia] 'Hope that some of us are kinder to you than you've been to us,' she whispered. Then, before she could soften again, she walked away and left the Summer King kneeling in her foyer.
[Keenan] 'What am I going to do?' He sank to the floor. [Donia] 'Hope that some of us are kinder to you than you've been to us,' she whispered. Then, before she could soften again, she walked away and left the Summer King kneeling in her foyer.
लेसली?" इरियल ने फुसफुसाकर पूछा। "तुम क्या कर रही हो?" "चुन रही हूँ।" लेसली के चेहरे के नीचे रखा कंबल आंसुओं से भीग रहा था। "मैं सिर्फ अपनी हूँ। किसी और की नहीं।" "पर मैं अभी भी तुम्हारा हूँ। यह कभी नहीं बदलेगा, शैडो गर्ल।" और फिर वह ओझल हो गया, और उसकी भावनाओं का सैलाब उस पर टूट पड़ा।
Leslie?" Irial whispered. "What are you doing?" "Choosing." Tears were soaking the blanket under Leslie's face. "I'm mine. Not anyone else's." "I'm still yours, though. That won't ever change, Shadow Girl." And then he was gone, and her emotions crashed over her.
Leslie?" Irial whispered. "What are you doing?" "Choosing." Tears were soaking the blanket under Leslie's face. "I'm mine. Not anyone else's." "I'm still yours, though. That won't ever change, Shadow Girl." And then he was gone, and her emotions crashed over her.
ज़िंदगी इतनी छोटी नहीं है कि मैं ऐसी किताबें पढूँ जिनका मैं लुत्फ़ ही न उठा सकूँ।
Life is too short to read books that I'm not enjoying.
Life is too short to read books that I'm not enjoying.
मानो शीशे के पिंजरे में कोई तूफान कैद हो।
Like chaos in a glass cage.
Like chaos in a glass cage.
प्रेम और चाहत एक जैसी चीज़ें नहीं हैं
Love ans desire aren't the same
Love ans desire aren't the same
प्यार इंसान को इतना मजबूत बना सकता है कि वह भ्रम और जादू के जालों को भी चीर सके।
Love can give a person strength to break through glamours and magicks.
Love can give a person strength to break through glamours and magicks.
प्यार करना एक बेवकूफी है जब हम सबको किसी न किसी दिन मर ही जाना है।
Love is a mistake when we're all going to die any day now.
Love is a mistake when we're all going to die any day now.
प्यार इंसान को मूर्ख बना देता है। यह उससे सारी समझदारी छीन लेता है, और वह ऐसे अजीब और खतरनाक काम करने लगता है जो नहीं करने चाहिए।
Love makes you foolish. It makes you throw every bit of logic away, do stupid things, dangerous things.
Love makes you foolish. It makes you throw every bit of logic away, do stupid things, dangerous things.
किसी से प्यार करने का मतलब था उसे वैसे ही स्वीकार करना जैसा वह है, न कि उसे किसी पिंजरे में कैद करना।
Loving someone meant letting them be who they were, not caging them
Loving someone meant letting them be who they were, not caging them
शायद वह लड़की चुने हुए फरी में से किसी एक के साथ इंक एक्सचेंज (स्याही का आदान-प्रदान) झेलने जितनी मजबूत हो जाए। अगर नहीं, तो वह हमेशा उसे किसी कमजोर फरी को सौंप सकता है। किसी टूटी हुई प्यारी सी गुड़िया को बेकार जाने देना गुनाह सा लगता था।
Maybe the girl would get strong enough to withstand an ink exchange with one of the chosen faeries. If not, he could always give her to one of the weaker fey. It seemed a shame to waste a lovely broken toy.
Maybe the girl would get strong enough to withstand an ink exchange with one of the chosen faeries. If not, he could always give her to one of the weaker fey. It seemed a shame to waste a lovely broken toy.
इंसान कितने नाजुक होते हैं। बस कोमल अहसास जो अपने नाज़ुक खोल में छिपे बाहर घूमते हैं... जिन्हें कुचलना बेहद आसान है।
Mortals are such fragile things. Just tender feelings walking around exposed in their delicate shells...Easy to crush.
Mortals are such fragile things. Just tender feelings walking around exposed in their delicate shells...Easy to crush.
"उस तरह का 'डॉन' नहीं कि मैं-माफ-कर-दो-और-अब-तुम-हमेशा-की-तरह-मुझे-माफ-कर-दोगे। इस बार नहीं, कीनन।" (डोनिया)
Not 'Don' in that I-m-sorry-and-now-you'll-forgive-me-like-you-always-do-way. Not this time, Keenan." (Donya)
Not 'Don' in that I-m-sorry-and-now-you'll-forgive-me-like-you-always-do-way. Not this time, Keenan." (Donya)
उम्मीद न होने पर भी, आशा लगाए रखना। हमेशा आशा रखना
Not Expecting, but hoping. Always hoping
Not Expecting, but hoping. Always hoping
एक समय की बात है, एक लड़की थी।" "कोई राजकुमारी नहीं?!" "नहीं, बिल्कुल नहीं! वह एक राजकुमारी होने के लिए बहुत समझदार थी। और साथ ही जिद्दी भी... जितनी किसी ने कल्पना भी नहीं की होगी, उससे कहीं ज्यादा मजबूत।" "क्या वह उसके बाद खुशी-खुशी रहने लगी?" "क्या बीच की कहानी में कुछ नहीं होना चाहिए?" "मुझे अंत पहले पढ़ना पसंद है।" (विक्ड लवली)
Once upon a time there was a girl." "Not a princess?!" "No, definitely not! She was too smart to be a princess. Tough too...Stronger than anyone realized." "Does she live happily ever after?" "Shouldn't there be something in the middle?" "I like to read the ending first." (Wicked Lovely)
Once upon a time there was a girl." "Not a princess?!" "No, definitely not! She was too smart to be a princess. Tough too...Stronger than anyone realized." "Does she live happily ever after?" "Shouldn't there be something in the middle?" "I like to read the ending first." (Wicked Lovely)
लगातार चार महीनों तक, मैं हर दिन लिखने बैठा। और फिर एक उपन्यास तैयार था, और अचानक ही, मेरे पास एजेंट और ऑफर्स की लाइन लग गई।
Over a four-month period, I sat down and wrote every day. And then there was a novel, and all of a sudden, there were agents and offers.
Over a four-month period, I sat down and wrote every day. And then there was a novel, and all of a sudden, there were agents and offers.
पतन से पहले अहंकार आता है....लेकिन तुम तो पहले ही गिर चुके हो, है ना?
Pride goeth before the fall....but you've already fallen, haven't you?
Pride goeth before the fall....but you've already fallen, haven't you?
गर्मियों की तरह जश्न मनाओ...जी भरकर जी-हज़ार कर अपने सारे दुखों को भगा दो।
Rejoice as summer should...chase away sorrows by living.
Rejoice as summer should...chase away sorrows by living.
सेथ ने उसे वह दिया: सामान्य होने के भ्रम में जीने के लिए एक निजी कोना।
Seth gave her that: a private space to believe in the illusion of normalcy.
Seth gave her that: a private space to believe in the illusion of normalcy.
सेथ: "तुम्हारी परवाह है मुझे" ऐश: "मुझे गले लगाओगे? अगर तुम अब भी चाहो, मेरा मतलब है।" सेथ: "हर दिन, मैं तुम्हें हर दिन बाहों में भरना चाहता हूँ। कभी कुछ नहीं बदलेगा इस बात को।"
Seth: "You're what matters" Ash: "Hold me? If you still want to, I mean." Seth: "Every day, I want to hold you every day. Nothing will ever change that.
Seth: "You're what matters" Ash: "Hold me? If you still want to, I mean." Seth: "Every day, I want to hold you every day. Nothing will ever change that.
वह एक मूर्ति के पास गई। जब उसने अपना हाथ आगे बढ़ाया, तो उसकी आँखें खुली हुई थीं और वह सहमी हुई लग रही थी। तभी वहाँ मौजूद औरतों में से एक ने आगे बढ़कर ऐसलीन का उठा हुआ हाथ कसकर पकड़ लिया। "नहीं।" उन औरतों ने एक साथ कहा, न तो उससे और न ही कीनन से, बल्कि धीरे से—मानो खुद से ही फुसफुसा रही हों—एक सर्द फुसफुसाहट में। "वह हमारा है। जैसे को तैसा। बीच में दखल देने का तुम्हारा कोई हक नहीं है।"
She stepped closer to one of the statues. It looked wide-eyed, almost afraid as she reached out her hand. One of the women reached out and snatched Aislinn's still uplifted hand. "No." The women spoke all at once, not to her or to Keenan, but softly-as if to themselves-in a sibilant whisper. "He's ours. Fair exchange. Not yours to interfere.
She stepped closer to one of the statues. It looked wide-eyed, almost afraid as she reached out her hand. One of the women reached out and snatched Aislinn's still uplifted hand. "No." The women spoke all at once, not to her or to Keenan, but softly-as if to themselves-in a sibilant whisper. "He's ours. Fair exchange. Not yours to interfere.
वह उसकी रसोई में खड़ी होकर उसे अपने होंठों की रिंग से खेलते हुए देख रही थी। वह उसे काट नहीं रहा था, बल्कि अपने मुँह के अंदर खींच रहा था। वह तब ऐसा करता था जब वह किसी चीज़ पर ध्यान केंद्रित कर रहा होता था। यह बात कामुक नहीं है। वह कामुक नहीं है। पर वह था, और वह एक बेवकूफ की तरह उसे घूर रही थी। "वाह," उसने फुसफुसा कर कहा (.....) "वाह, है ना?" उसकी आवाज़ धीमी और भारी थी। जैसे ही वह उठा, उसकी कुर्सी से आवाज़ आई। जब उसने उनके बीच की कुछ गज की दूरी तय की, तो उसके कदमों की आवाज़ अजीब तरह से तेज लग रही थी। फिर वह उसके करीब आ गया। "मैं 'वाह' पर भी काम कर सकता हूँ।"
She stood in his kitchen, watching him toy with the ring in his lip. It wasn't quite that he was biting it, but sucking it into his mouth. He did that when he was concentrating. It isn't sexy. He's not sexy. But he was, and she was staring at him like a fool. "wow" she whispered (.....)"Wow, huh?" His voice was low, husky. His chair creaked as he stood. His footsteps seemed strangely loud as he closed the couple yards between them. Then he was beside her. "I can work with wow
She stood in his kitchen, watching him toy with the ring in his lip. It wasn't quite that he was biting it, but sucking it into his mouth. He did that when he was concentrating. It isn't sexy. He's not sexy. But he was, and she was staring at him like a fool. "wow" she whispered (.....)"Wow, huh?" His voice was low, husky. His chair creaked as he stood. His footsteps seemed strangely loud as he closed the couple yards between them. Then he was beside her. "I can work with wow
वह घूमकर उसके आमने-सामने आ गई और उसे वे शब्द लौटा दिए जो उसने उनके साथ अपनी पहली रात को कहे थे: "मैं बच गई। क्या यही बात मायने नहीं रखती?"
She turned so they were face-to-face and gave him back the words he'd offered her their first night together: "I survived. Isn't that what matters?
She turned so they were face-to-face and gave him back the words he'd offered her their first night together: "I survived. Isn't that what matters?
वह डर गई थी, लेकिन वह यूँ ही बैठकर इस इंतज़ार में नहीं रह सकती थी कि कोई उसे बचाएगा। उसे खुद को बचाने की कोशिश करनी ही थी, चीज़ों को खुद सुलझाना ही था।
She was afraid, but she couldn't just sit around waiting for someone to save her. She had to try to save herself, try to figure it out.
She was afraid, but she couldn't just sit around waiting for someone to save her. She had to try to save herself, try to figure it out.
अच्छी नींद लो, और वहीं रहो जहाँ मैंने तुम्हें लिटाया है।
Sleep well, and stay where I put you.
Sleep well, and stay where I put you.
कुछ फानी इंसान—तुम्हारी तरह—मौत के आगोश में जाने के लिए पहले से ही आधे तैयार रहते हैं। तुम जैसी हो, वैसी ही हो, और मैं तुम्हें ऐसी बातें बताकर तुम्हारी मुश्किलें नहीं बढ़ाऊँगा जिनका तुम्हें कोई मतलब नहीं है। जब तुम्हारी मौत आए, तब मुझसे दोबारा पूछना। तब मैं तुम्हें सब कुछ बता दूंगा, कुछ भी, या फिर कुछ नहीं।
Some mortals--like you--are already half in love with death. It is who you are, and I'll not make it harder on you by telling you things you don't need to know. Ask me again when you die. Then I'll tell you everything, anything, nothing.
Some mortals--like you--are already half in love with death. It is who you are, and I'll not make it harder on you by telling you things you don't need to know. Ask me again when you die. Then I'll tell you everything, anything, nothing.
सुरक्षा से बढ़कर भी कुछ चीज़ें होती हैं।
Some things are more important than safety.
Some things are more important than safety.
कभी-कभी इंसान होना बहुत बेकार होता है।
Sometimes being human sucks.
Sometimes being human sucks.
कभी-कभी प्यार का मतलब उन चीज़ों को जाने देना होता है जिन्हें आप कसकर पकड़े रहना चाहते हैं।
Sometimes love means letting go when you want to hold on tighter.
Sometimes love means letting go when you want to hold on tighter.
एक या दो वैद्यों को क्या मार दो, हर कोई पागलों की तरह रिएक्ट करने लगता है।
Stab one or two healers, and everyone overreacts.
Stab one or two healers, and everyone overreacts.
बात करने से हालात नहीं बदलेंगे। लेकिन कभी-कभी वह यही सबसे ज्यादा चाहती थी, कि किसी से अपने दिल की बात कह दे; हालांकि अक्सर वह बस उन भयानक भावनाओं से, खुद से बचना चाहती थी, ताकि कोई दर्द, कोई डर, कोई बदसूरत चीज़ बाकी न रहे।
Talking won't change it. But sometimes it was what she wanted most, to tell someone; often, though, she just wanted to escape those horrid feelings, to escape herself, so there was no pain, no fear, no ugliness.
Talking won't change it. But sometimes it was what she wanted most, to tell someone; often, though, she just wanted to escape those horrid feelings, to escape herself, so there was no pain, no fear, no ugliness.
दरबार को इसी की ज़रूरत है—एक खुश राजा, एक ऐसा राजा जो किसी ऐसे शख्स में खो जाने के सपने देखने से खुद को रोक न सके जो उतनी ही शिद्दत से खो जाना चाहता हो। मुझसे कहो कि तुम मुझे अपने अंदर खो जाने दोगे।
That's what the court needs-a happy king, a king who can't stop dreaming of being lost in someone who wants to be just as lost. Tell me you'll let me get lost in you.
That's what the court needs-a happy king, a king who can't stop dreaming of being lost in someone who wants to be just as lost. Tell me you'll let me get lost in you.
फिर उसने उसे चूमा, बस होंठों को छूकर नहीं जैसा कि उसने किया था, बल्कि एक ऐसा चुंबन जिसने उसकी जुबान को झुलसा दिया। पेड़ पर एक साथ ढेरों फूल खिल उठे। उसके आसपास का बगीचा चहक उठा। धरती से फूलों का सैलाब उमड़ पड़ा। जब उसने पीछे खींचा, तो वह कीचड़ से सनी हुई थी।
Then he kissed her, not just a brush of lips as she'd done, but a kiss a kiss that scalded her tongue. The tree burst into full blooms. The garden fluttered around her. A riot of flowers shot out of the earth. She was mud-covered as he pulled back.
Then he kissed her, not just a brush of lips as she'd done, but a kiss a kiss that scalded her tongue. The tree burst into full blooms. The garden fluttered around her. A riot of flowers shot out of the earth. She was mud-covered as he pulled back.
सच्चाई यह थी कि भले ही उनके पास अनंत समय हो, लेकिन भविष्य में हिंसा मंडरा रही थी। और वर्तमान में भी। वह इसे नजरअंदाज करने का इरादा नहीं रखती थी। वह ऐसा कर भी नहीं सकती थी। लेकिन वह उन्हें भी नजरअंदाज नहीं करने वाली थी। बस मुझे चूम लो, ---।" उसके चेहरे पर थोड़ी हिचकिचाहट आई, लेकिन उसने उसे दूर नहीं धकेला। उसने उसके पैरों को उठाया और उसे अपनी बाहों में समेट लिया। -डार्केस्ट मर्सी (पृष्ठ 28)
The reality was that while they might have eternity, there was violence on the horizon. And in the present. She wasn't intending on ignoring it. She couldn't. But she wasn't going to ignore them either. Just kiss me, ---.” A look of hesitation crossed his face, but he didn't push her away. He swept her legs from under her and lifted her into his arms. " -Darkest Mercy (p 28)
The reality was that while they might have eternity, there was violence on the horizon. And in the present. She wasn't intending on ignoring it. She couldn't. But she wasn't going to ignore them either. Just kiss me, ---.” A look of hesitation crossed his face, but he didn't push her away. He swept her legs from under her and lifted her into his arms. " -Darkest Mercy (p 28)
समर किंग ने अपने अंगूठे से उसके गाल को सहलाया। “क्या तुम मुझे अपनी वफादारी दे सकती हो? हमेशा के लिए अपना दिल, अपना शरीर और अपना साथ? क्या तुम मेरी वफादारी चाहती हो? या तो मुझसे प्यार करो या मुझे अलविदा कहो, मेरी समर क्वीन।
The Summer King stroked her cheek with his thumb. “Can you offer me your fidelity? Your heart and your body and your companionship for eternity? Do you want my fidelity? Either love me or kiss me goodbye, my Summer Queen.
The Summer King stroked her cheek with his thumb. “Can you offer me your fidelity? Your heart and your body and your companionship for eternity? Do you want my fidelity? Either love me or kiss me goodbye, my Summer Queen.
यह दुनिया इतनी दिलचस्प है कि आप खुद को सिर्फ एक रास्ते या एक तरह के लोगों तक सीमित नहीं रख सकते।
The world is too fascinating to limit yourself to one path or one sort of people.
The world is too fascinating to limit yourself to one path or one sort of people.
वे सदियों से इंसानों को चुराते आ रहे हैं, लेकिन वे तुम्हें नहीं ले जा सकते।
They've been stealing mortals away for centuries, but they can't have you.
They've been stealing mortals away for centuries, but they can't have you.
इससे कुछ नहीं बदलता। बदला भी नहीं जा सकता। तुम मेरे दोस्त हो, मेरे राजा हो, लेकिन बस.... तुम इससे ज्यादा कुछ नहीं हो सकते।" उसने सिर हिलाया, लेकिन उसका यह अंदाज़ यह जताने के लिए था कि उसने उसकी बात सुन ली है, न कि यह कि वह उससे सहमत है, जो कि उसकी इन बातों से बिल्कुल साफ था, "और तुम मेरी रानी हो, मेरी मुक्तिदाता हो, मेरी हमसफर हो—और यही मेरा सब कुछ है।"
This changes nothing. It can't. You are my friend, my king,but that's.... All you can be." He nodded, but it was a gesture that indicated that he heard her, not that he agreed, which was abundantly clear as he said, "And you are my queen, my savior, my partner---and that's everything.
This changes nothing. It can't. You are my friend, my king,but that's.... All you can be." He nodded, but it was a gesture that indicated that he heard her, not that he agreed, which was abundantly clear as he said, "And you are my queen, my savior, my partner---and that's everything.
कुछ न करना भी एक चुनाव ही है
to not act is a choice too
to not act is a choice too
मानो या न मानो, धूप, लड़ाई में साथ देने के लिए तुम मेरी पहली पसंद नहीं हो, लेकिन भले ही इससे चीज़ें आसान हो जातीं, पर अगर मैं तुम्हें उसकी दया पर छोड़ देता तो मैं खुद से नजरें नहीं मिला पाता। (बाननाची के खिलाफ मदद के लिए आगे आते हुए सेथ का कीनन से कहना)
Trust me, you're not my first choice to fight next to, Sunshine, but as as much as it would simplify things, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I left you to her tender mercies." (Seth to Keenan as he comes to his aid against Bananach)
Trust me, you're not my first choice to fight next to, Sunshine, but as as much as it would simplify things, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I left you to her tender mercies." (Seth to Keenan as he comes to his aid against Bananach)
अपनी प्रवृत्ति पर भरोसा रखो, अपने फैसले पर भरोसा रखो।
Trust your instincts, trust your judgment.
Trust your instincts, trust your judgment.
हम जैसे हैं, वैसे ही हैं; न तो दूसरों के बताए अनुसार उतने अच्छे और न ही उतने बुरे। और हम जो भी हैं, वह इस बात को नहीं बदलता कि हम अपनी भावनाओं को कितनी गहराई से महसूस करते हैं, बल्कि इससे यह तय होता है कि हम उन भावनाओं के पीछे जाने के लिए कितने आज़ाद हैं।
We are what we are, neither a good or as bad as others paint us. And what we are doesn't change how truly we feel, only how free we are to follow those feelings.
We are what we are, neither a good or as bad as others paint us. And what we are doesn't change how truly we feel, only how free we are to follow those feelings.
क्या तुम्हें किसी खोज (क्वेस्ट) की उम्मीद थी? कोई ऐसा असंभव सा काम जिसे तुम बाद में अपनी रानी को बता सको? क्या तुम उसे बताना चाहते हो कि तुमने उसके प्यार के लिए ड्रैगन को ढूँढ निकाला और मार गिराया? -रानी सोरचा
Were you hoping for a quest? A seemingly impossible task that you could relay to your queen afterward? Would you like to tell her that you found and slayed the dragon for love of her? -Queen Sorcha
Were you hoping for a quest? A seemingly impossible task that you could relay to your queen afterward? Would you like to tell her that you found and slayed the dragon for love of her? -Queen Sorcha
तुम क्या करने जा रहे हो? तुम क्या करना चाहते हो?" उसने पूछा। “मैं जाकर नायल की मदद करने की कोशिश करने वाला हूँ। वह सामान्य व्यवहार नहीं कर रहा है, और मेरे पास इस बात का एक अंदाज़ है कि क्या गड़बड़ है," उसने उससे कहा। "उसके बाद मैं तुमसे शादी के लिए पूछने वाला हूँ।"
What are you going to do? What do you want to do?” she prompted. “I’m going to go try to help Niall. He’s not acting like himself, and I have a theory on what’s wrong,” he told her. “Then afterward I'm going to ask you to marry me.
What are you going to do? What do you want to do?” she prompted. “I’m going to go try to help Niall. He’s not acting like himself, and I have a theory on what’s wrong,” he told her. “Then afterward I'm going to ask you to marry me.
इसका क्या मतलब है जब बुरे सपनों में भी शांति दिखने लगे? जब परछाइयाँ रोशनी की कामना करने लगें?
What does it mean when nightmares dream of peace? When shadows wish for light?
What does it mean when nightmares dream of peace? When shadows wish for light?
तुम्हारे बिना मेरा क्या होगा?" "तुम्हें कभी पता ही नहीं चलेगा।"
What would I do without you?" "You'll never find out.
What would I do without you?" "You'll never find out.
जब मैंने तुमसे कहा था कि मैं कोशिश करना चाहता हूँ, तो मैंने सच कहा था। जब मैंने मुँह मोड़ा, तो वह मेरे पिछले दरबार के लिए था, और जब मैंने किसी अन्य परी को मुझसे प्यार करने के लिए मजबूर करने की कोशिश की, तो वह उसी दरबार के लिए था। मैंने अपनी पूरी ज़िंदगी समर कोर्ट को उसके पुराने गौरव को वापस दिलाने की कोशिश में बिता दी है। उन तमाम सालों में, सदियों में, मैंने सिर्फ एक ही वजह से अपनी ज़िम्मेदारियों से आज़ादी चाही है। तुम।
When I told you I wanted to try, I spoke the truth. When I turned away, it was for my former court, and when I tried to make another faery love me, it was for that court. I’ve lived for my whole life trying to bring the Summer Court back to the strength it once was. In all of those years, in centuries , I’ve only wished myself free of duty because of one reason. You.
When I told you I wanted to try, I spoke the truth. When I turned away, it was for my former court, and when I tried to make another faery love me, it was for that court. I’ve lived for my whole life trying to bring the Summer Court back to the strength it once was. In all of those years, in centuries , I’ve only wished myself free of duty because of one reason. You.
क्या तुम हमेशा के लिए मेरी बनोगी, डोनिया?
Will you be my forever, Donia?
Will you be my forever, Donia?
एक अजीब से उपहास भरे अंदाज़ में ऐसलिन बोली, "आजकल सिर्फ वैसे लड़के ही बुरे नहीं होते। सुंदर दिखने वाले भी भयानक हो सकते हैं। सिर्फ इसलिए कि कोई सुंदर है, उस पर भरोसा मत करना।" डोनिया ठंडी हँसी हँसी, उस पल वह बिल्कुल बेइरा की अपनी कठपुतली लग रही थी। "जब मुझे इस सलाह की ज़रूरत थी, तब तुम कहाँ थीं? मैं तो पहले ही एक ऐसी गलती कर बैठी हूँ जो किसी भी लड़की के लिए सबसे बड़ी भूल साबित हो सकती है।"
With a strange half-mocking tone, Aislinn said, "It's not just guys like those today. Even the pretty ones can be awful. Don't trust them just because they're pretty." Donia laughed, coldly, sounding every bit Beira's creature in that moment. "Where were you when I needed that advice? I've already gone out with the biggest mistake a girl can make.
With a strange half-mocking tone, Aislinn said, "It's not just guys like those today. Even the pretty ones can be awful. Don't trust them just because they're pretty." Donia laughed, coldly, sounding every bit Beira's creature in that moment. "Where were you when I needed that advice? I've already gone out with the biggest mistake a girl can make.
उसे चूमा बिना छोड़े, उसने उसे अपनी बाहों में उठा लिया। वे मोटेल की लॉबी में तब तक एक-दूसरे को चूमते रहे जब तक कि किसी ने चिल्लाकर नहीं कहा, "जाओ जाकर कोई कमरा लो।" डोनिया पीछे हटी और हँसकर बोली, "यही तो प्लान था। पर उन्होंने मना कर दिया।"
Without stopping kissing her, he swept her up into his arms. They stood in the motel lobby kissing until someone called, "Get a room." Donia pulled back and laughed. "That was the plan. They said no.
Without stopping kissing her, he swept her up into his arms. They stood in the motel lobby kissing until someone called, "Get a room." Donia pulled back and laughed. "That was the plan. They said no.
लिखना सिर्फ कीबोर्ड पर उँगलियाँ चलाने की कोई तकनीकी कला नहीं है। लिखना तो असल में जीना है।
Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.
Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.
ऐसलिन, तुमने मुझे पहले ही हमेशा-हमेशा का साथ दे दिया है। मैं तो बस आज और अभी का एक मौका माँग रहा हूँ।
You already gave me forever, Aislinn. I'm asking for a chance at right now.
You already gave me forever, Aislinn. I'm asking for a chance at right now.
अब तुम ही मेरी ज़िंदगी हो। ये—उसने क्लब के चारों तरफ हाथ लहराते हुए लापरवाही से कहा—परीलोक, ये सब कुछ, जब तुम मुझे अपना लोगी तो हर चीज़ अपनी जगह पर ठीक हो जाएगी -कीनैन
you are my life now. this"_he waved a hand dismissively around him at the club-"the fey, everything, it all falls into place once you accept me" -kennan
you are my life now. this"_he waved a hand dismissively around him at the club-"the fey, everything, it all falls into place once you accept me" -kennan
तुम मेरी रानी हो। मैंने नौ सदियाँ उस नश्वर इंसान की तलाश में बिता दीं जो इस दरबार को आज़ाद करा सके, जो मेरे पक्के दोस्त के बेटे की जान बचा सके, और उन बाकी लड़कियों की ज़िंदगी बचा सके जो तुम नहीं थीं। तुम्हें कोई नुकसान पहुँचने से पहले मैं अपनी जान दे दूंगा।" उसने अपना सिर झुका लिया।
You are my queen. I’ve spent nine centuries seeking the mortal who would free this court, who would save my best friend’s son, who would save the lives of the rest of the girls who were not you. I’d die before I’d allow harm to you.” He bowed his head.
You are my queen. I’ve spent nine centuries seeking the mortal who would free this court, who would save my best friend’s son, who would save the lives of the rest of the girls who were not you. I’d die before I’d allow harm to you.” He bowed his head.
तुम ही हो जो मुझे सुबह उठने की वजह देती हो, जो मुझे झल्लाती है, जो मुझे आगबबूला कर देती है, जो मुझे मंत्रमुग्ध कर देती है। तुम मेरा जनून हो, मेरा गुस्सा हो, मेरी रूह हो। क्या मुझे और भी कुछ समझाने की ज़रूरत है?
You are the one who gives me reason to wake in the mornings, who infuriates me, who enrages me, who enthralls me. You are my passion, my fury, my soul. Shall i explain further?
You are the one who gives me reason to wake in the mornings, who infuriates me, who enrages me, who enthralls me. You are my passion, my fury, my soul. Shall i explain further?
इस दुनिया में या उस पार, तुम सबसे बेहतरीन इंसान, परी और औरत हो। तुम्हारी बदौलत ही मैं इस अजीब सी नई दुनिया का हिस्सा बन पाया हूँ, मुझे एक दूसरी माँ मिली है और... अनंत काल का जीवन। जो कुछ भी मैं चाह सकता था, वह लगभग सब मेरे पास है।
You are the single most amazing person, faery, woman in this world or the other. Because of you, I am a part of this strange new world, have a second mother, and . . . eternity. I have almost everything I could want.
You are the single most amazing person, faery, woman in this world or the other. Because of you, I am a part of this strange new world, have a second mother, and . . . eternity. I have almost everything I could want.
तुम मुझे अभी अपनी इच्छाएँ ज़ाहिर करने के लिए मजबूर नहीं कर सकतीं।" उसने अपने कंधे तानकर उसकी आँखों में देखा। "मैंने पुरानी किताबें पढ़ी हैं।"
You cannot force me to make my wishes now" She squared her shoulders and looked at him. "I've read texts.
You cannot force me to make my wishes now" She squared her shoulders and looked at him. "I've read texts.
तुम्हें ये सब करने की ज़रूरत नहीं है। तुम्हें हीरो बनने की कोई ज़रूरत नहीं है, सेथ।
You don't have to do those things. You don't have to become a hero, Seth.
You don't have to do those things. You don't have to become a hero, Seth.
सिर्फ तुम। मैंने अपनी पूरी ज़िंदगी तुम्हारा इंतज़ार किया है।' -कीनैन
You. I've spent my life waiting for you.' -Keenan
You. I've spent my life waiting for you.' -Keenan
जिस चीज़ से तुम भाग रही हो, तुम्हें उसका सामना करना ही होगा
You need to face what you're running from
You need to face what you're running from
"तुम एक नंबर के मूर्ख हो," वह आंसुओं के बीच फुसफुसाई। आखिरकार, उसने आँखें खोलीं और उसकी तरफ देखने लगा; तब तक वह उसके बालों में हाथ फेरती हुई रो रही थी। वह बिस्तर के किनारे उसके पास बैठ गई, यह पूरी कोशिश करते हुए कि उसे कोई चोट न लगे और उसके ठंडे आँसू उसके खुले सीने और बाँहों पर न गिरें। एक पल के लिए उसने पलकें झपकाकर उसे देखा। फिर पूछा, "क्या तुम भी मर चुकी हो?"
You're an idiot," she whispered tearfully. Finally, he opened his eyes and stared up at her; by then, she had moved on to stroking his hair and crying. She sat beside him on the edge of the bed, trying very hard not to bump him or let her cold tears fall on his bare chest and arms. For a moment he blinked at her. Then he asked, "Are you dead too?
You're an idiot," she whispered tearfully. Finally, he opened his eyes and stared up at her; by then, she had moved on to stroking his hair and crying. She sat beside him on the edge of the bed, trying very hard not to bump him or let her cold tears fall on his bare chest and arms. For a moment he blinked at her. Then he asked, "Are you dead too?
तुम तो मेरी जान ही ले रही हो, ऐश। अच्छा है, वह बोली। वह कुछ नियम तोड़ सकती थी, लेकिन वे दोनों जानते थे कि वह उसे उसकी मर्ज़ी के खिलाफ मजबूर नहीं करेगी। प्यार धोखे पर आधारित नहीं हो सकता। लेकिन जिस चीज़ से वह मुकर रहा है, उसे उसकी याद दिलाना धोखा नहीं है।
You're killing me here, Ash. Good, she said. She'd bend a few rules, but they both knew she wasn't going to push him beyond where he chose to go. Love wasn't to be based on trickery. But reminding him what he's refusing isn't trickery.
You're killing me here, Ash. Good, she said. She'd bend a few rules, but they both knew she wasn't going to push him beyond where he chose to go. Love wasn't to be based on trickery. But reminding him what he's refusing isn't trickery.
तुम कमज़ोर बिल्कुल नहीं हो। हाँ, ज़ख्मी हो, पर इसमें शर्मिंदा होने जैसी कोई बात नहीं है।
You're not weak at all. Wounded, but that's nothing to be ashamed of.
You're not weak at all. Wounded, but that's nothing to be ashamed of.
तुम आलू कहते हो, मैं आलू कहती हूँ... मैं ईमानदारी की बात करती हूँ, तुम धोखेबाज़ी की।
You say potato; I say potahto..." I say integrity; you say deceit.
You say potato; I say potahto..." I say integrity; you say deceit.
-अगर मैं क्रूर हो जाऊँ, तो मैं तुम्हें पसंद नहीं आऊँगा। -तुम मुझे अभी भी पसंद नहीं हो। -हम झूठ नहीं बोलते। -मैं नश्वर हूँ, इरियल। मैं जितना चाहूँ झूठ बोल सकता हूँ।
-"You won't like me if I'm cruel." -"I don't like you now." -"We don't lie." -"I'm mortal, Irial. I can lie all I want to.
-"You won't like me if I'm cruel." -"I don't like you now." -"We don't lie." -"I'm mortal, Irial. I can lie all I want to.
भलाई और बुराई, सही और गलत के बीच की एक साफ रेखा सब कुछ आसान बना देती, लेकिन जिंदगी शायद ही कभी इतनी सीधी होती है।
A clear division between good and evil, right and wrong, would simplify everything, but life was rarely simple.
A clear division between good and evil, right and wrong, would simplify everything, but life was rarely simple.
और "अच्छा" होने का मतलब यह तो नहीं कि वह तुम्हारे काबिल है, है ना?
and "good" doesn't mean he's worthy of you , does it ?
and "good" doesn't mean he's worthy of you , does it ?
और वह मुस्कुराया, सच्चे दिल से मुस्कुराया—शैतानी भरी अदा के साथ बेहद खूबसूरत।
And he smiled at her, truely smiled- wicked and lovely.
And he smiled at her, truely smiled- wicked and lovely.
इससे पहले कि वह ठीक से सोच पाती और यह समझा पाती कि उसकी हाँ का मतलब है—हाँ, मैं तुमसे शादी करूँगी, वह जा चुका था।
And he was gone before she could think clearly enough to explain that her yes was a Yes, I'll marry you.
And he was gone before she could think clearly enough to explain that her yes was a Yes, I'll marry you.
और कभी-कभी आप ऐसे इंसान से मिलते हैं जो यह बात जानने के बाद भी आपको बिल्कुल अलग नजर से नहीं देखता। यही सबसे बड़ी बात है।
And sometimes you meet someone who doesn't see you any differently if you tell them. That is everything.
And sometimes you meet someone who doesn't see you any differently if you tell them. That is everything.