Retribution Quotes

“Acheron always says that our scars are there to remind us of out pasts, of where we've been and what we've gone through. But that pain doesn't have to drive or determine our future. We can rise about it if we let ourselves. It's not easy, but nothing in life ever is." -Sundown”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Got to say, dying would really wreck my best day. Been there, done that, and now that I think about it, Artemis forgot to give me the t-shirt.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“The hardest part of living is making peace with your past. Most of all, it’s making peace with yourself.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“I swear if that's a pair of demon horns digging into my belly and stabbing me right now, Ash, I'm going to beat you after it's born."

'Cause face it, horns on the head didn't come from my side of the family or genetic code.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“My ma used to say that crying is good for you. Tears are the path that free your mind of sorrowful thoughts.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“That an old Charonte custom that go back forever 'casue we a really old race of demons who go back even before forever." She looked over to where Danger's shade glittered in the opposite corner while the former Dark-Huntress was assisting Pam and Kim with the birth, and explained the custom to her.

"When a new baby is born you kill off an old annoying family member who gets on everyone's nerves which for all of us would be the heifer-goddess 'cause the only person who like her be you Akra-Kat. I know she you mother and all, but sometimes you just gotta say no thank you. You a mean old heifer-goddess who need to go play in traffic and get run over by something big like a steamroller or bus or something else really painful that would hurt her a lot and make the rest of us laugh"

"Not to mention the Simi barbecue would have been fun too if someone, Akra-Kat, hadn't stopped the Simi from it. I personally think it would have been a most magnificent gift for the baby. Barbecued heifer-goddess Artemis. Yum! No better meal. Oh then again baby got a delicate constitution and that might give the poor thing indigestion. Artemis definitely give the Simi indigestion and I ain't even ate her yet.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“To quote the Tsalagi, you should never allow your yesterday to use up too much of today. The past is gone and tomorrow is at best a maybe. Live for this moment because it may be all you'll ever have.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“For our people, butterflies are a symbol of hope. It's said that if you capture one in your hands and whisper your dreams to it, it will carry them up to the heavens so that the wish can be granted.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Sebastos Eudorus Parthenopaeus. He is really going to hate us when he has to learn to spell all that.” – Acheron”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“All right." He straightened up and seemed to be true to his promise to let it go. "I will be a man about this."
That lasted until he saw the scratches on the hood from the mountain lion and the front fender, Where Abigail had dragged it off the driveway.
Wailing, he went to it and sank to his knees. He sprawled over the hood and laid his head on the damaged fender. "I'm so sorry, Bets. I should of hidden the keys. Booted your tires. Something. I had know idea anyone would hurt you so, baby. I swear I'll never let anyone hurt you again. Ayyy, how could they do this to you? How? Oh the humanity!”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Hearts can never be stolen, Cy. They can only be given.” – Ren”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“He is kind of like Yoda... 'There is only do or do not. There is no try.'"

That actually succeeded in making her laugh through her tears. "you're a Star Wars fan?"

"Oh yeah. May the Force be with you.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Jess:"Sasha? I need some tissue to pack my nose with."
Sasha:"Is that hygienically sound?"
Jess:"Sasha..."
Sasha:"Fine, but if you get toxic shock up your nose, buddy, remember I warned you."
Jess pulled a couple out and wedged them into his nostrils. He gave Abigail a sheepish smile. "Sexy, right?"
Abby: "Oh yeah, baby. You're so hot right now, if I was a chicken I'd lay hard-boiled eggs.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Everyone buckled in?"

Sasha snorted, then gaped as he realized Jess wasn't joking about it. "Really?" Is there anyone here one hundred percent human? No. I think dying from an unbuckled belt is the least of our concerns right now."

"And I don't put it in drive until everyone's secure. That means you, wolfboy."

Sasha's exasperated expression was priceless. "Unfrakkin'-believable. I'm in hell. With a lunatic. Might as well have stayed with Zarek. Next thing you know, you'll be drowning pancakes in syrup, too." He made a grand showing of buckling himself in. "Hope you get fleas" he mumbled under his breath.

"Thank you." Jess pulled out of the garage.
She pressed her lips together to keep from laughing at them. No doubt they'd take turns beating on her if she did.

Curling his lip, Sasha sarcastically mocked his words in silence. "By the way, cowboy, you do know that if we were to wreck, I can teleport out of this thing right?"

"Is Scooby still bitching?" Jess asked Choo Co La Tah. "Remind me to check his vet record when we get back. I think he might have distemper or rabies or something.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Sasha groaned from beside her as he struggled with his belt. "I think I'm going to barf a hairball."

Jess let out a frustrated breath as he tried to loosen himself. "You can't. You're canine."

"Tell that to the hairball in my stomach."

Jess cursed as his hand slipped while he was trying to get loose. "Bet you're glad I made you fasten that seat belt now, aren't you, Mr. I-can-flash-myself-out-if-we-get-hit?"

Sasha groaned. "Shut up, asshole." He glared at Jess. "And I would have flashed out of the car, but because we were rolling, I didn't want to get hit by it. Damn those Rytis laws.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Lying on his back, Jess kicked furiously at the windshield. "Damn. It. Break. Already. You. Sorry. Son. Of. A. Biscuit. Eating. Cat.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Grandma, please. It’s okay. Dad’s doing a great job. I give him kudos for at least being calm and rational, and not losing his temper with everyone around him who isn’t in childbirth. And he has yet to start shooting lighting bolts at people. Poor Damien still has a burn scar.” – Kat”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“A questioning mind is the most cherished resource man has and the rarest.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Sasha snorted. "I have never in my extremely long life seen anyone take so long to answer a question. It's like you went into your brain and got lost. you need a bread crumb, buddy?" He made a noise like he was calling his pet. "Here Lassie, here. Come back girl.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“If it makes you feel any better, this isn't my first apocalypse. There is hope.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“You have twenty-four hours, horseguy, to kill your betrayer any way you see fit and to take your revenge. Make them count. Oh, and know that you can’t let daylight touch you. If you do…Well, you don’t want to die without your soul. It’s highly unpleasant. Sometime in the next few days, a man named Acheron Parthenopaeus will find you and teach you everything you need to know about being a Dark-Hunter. If you’re smart, you’ll listen to him. Welcome to the madness.” – Artemis”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Stop the pain.” – Tory
“You know I can’t.” – Acheron
“Fine. But next time you’re the one who’s doing labor duty. I get to sit there and hold your hand.” – Tory
(And again he laughed. She glared at him.) “You have no sense of self preservation, do you?” – Tory”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Aren’t you forgetting something?” – Acheron
“What?” – Artemis
“Your payment.” – Acheron
“The happiness on your face when first you touched him was enough. I only wish you’d been there when your daughter was born, but that was my fault. I’ve had a lifetime of joy, hugs and love from her and you missed all of that because of my stupidity and fear. His life is my gift to both of you. Let’s hope the future is much kinder to all of us than the past has been.” – Artemis”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“We’re not dead yet.” – Sundown
“Yet is the operative word. If that’s all that’s in the way, I’ll kill you and end it. Ren? Give me your knife.” – Sasha
“It’s their decision.” – Ren
“Oh, that’s it. You’re fired buddy. Get off my island until you learn to be a team player.” – Sasha”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“I’ve lost her. Can you give me any guidance?” – Sundown
“On what? A new personality? Car buying? I’m a Wolf, cowboy, not a life counselor.” – Sasha”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“sasha growled low in his throat. "Send the wolf to watch them," he mocked in falsetto. His nostrils flared. "I swear Z, if I live, I'm going to rip that damned goatee off your face and stick your shaving cream in the fridge.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“All right, everyone. Fess up. Who just shat in their pants? C'mon. Admit it." He raised his hand. I know I did and I'm wolf enough to own it."

Jess ignored him. "Are you all right?" he asked Abigail. She was still a little too pale for his tastes.

"I think I'm going to own Sasha's question. Definitely put me on your list.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Sundown- When the sun must make peace with the moon and for a few brief moments, the two touch in mutual friendship and respect. Perfect balance between the light and dark. A time for reflection and for preparation.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“She’s been hanging out with Nick.” – Acheron
“Nick? As in I-hate-your-guts-Ash-go-die Nick?” – Tory”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution

“Unfortunately, the heart played its own tune, and it was deaf to what the head tried to tell it.’ – Abigail”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Retribution