Chloe Evans > Chloe's Quotes

“How strange that instead of taking his heart, I'm hoping he takes mine.”
― Alexandra Christo, To Kill a Kingdom

“I chose to end a curse that would have kept
me caged for eternity. I gave up my power for freedom, to right a wrong I’d
helped to create, intentional or not. I did not give up my magic for one
demon. Though following my heart was the right path, at least for me. When
I considered the paths open to me, I could live without magic, but I couldn’t
imagine giving up everything else I loved to hold on to it. I chose the path
that offered me the life I want to live.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Feared

“You are a little heartless today, aren't you?"
"Never," I say. "There are seventeen under my bed.”
― Alexandra Christo, To Kill a Kingdom

“Some people burn so brightly, it's impossible to put the flames out.”
― Alexandra Christo, To Kill a Kingdom

“A good book was its own brand of magic, one I could safely indulge in without fear of getting caught by those who hunted. I loved escaping from reality, especially during times of trouble. Stories made everything possible.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Wicked

“Tell me,” he whispered, his voice sliding like silk over my flushed skin. “What?” My own voice came out breathless. “I am your favorite sin.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“The stars incline us; they do not bind us.
-Wrath”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“Love and hate are both rooted in passion.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“One day you might beg me to kiss you.” He stepped close enough for me to stab him.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Wicked

“Roses have both petals and thorns, my dark flower. You needn’t believe something weak because it appears delicate. Show the world your bravery.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Stalking Jack the Ripper

“For there are no limits to the stars; their numbers are infinite. Which is precisely why I measure my love for you by them. An amount too boundless to count.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Hunting Prince Dracula

“Catch me if I fall, all right?”
A smile curved his lips in a most delightful manner. “I’ve already fallen hard, Wadsworth. Perhaps you should have warned me sooner.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Hunting Prince Dracula

“You are not mine to take.” He brushed his lips against mine. Softly, so softly I might have imagined them there. My eyes fluttered shut. He could persuade me to build a steamship to the moon when he kissed me. We could orbit the stars together. “You are yours to give.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Hunting Prince Dracula

“Hurry along, then,” I said, grabbing my orchid and securing it safely in my journal. “I want to sit by the window.”

“Hmm.”

“What now?” I asked, losing patience.

“I usually sit by the window. You may have to sit in my lap.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Stalking Jack the Ripper

“If you’re not careful,” I said, brushing imaginary wrinkles off the front of my riding habit and breeches, hoping the flush in my cheeks would come across as anger and not embarrassment, “you’ll be the one dragged here in bits and pieces.”

Thomas tilted my chin up with a finger, his intent gaze setting my skin aflame. “I do love it when you speak so maliciously, Wadsworth. Gives my heart a bit of a rush.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Stalking Jack the Ripper

“I love you... More than all the stars in the universe. In this life and ever after. I love you.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Escaping from Houdini

“What a fortunate surprise, Miss Wadsworth." He took my hand in his, pretending to kiss it, and pulled an ink-blue rose from the air. "A rose for the lovely Audrey Rose."

"Oh, wonderful." Thomas said. "Satan has decided to claw his way out of Hell and join us. I had no idea he did subpar tricks, though.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Escaping from Houdini

“Sometimes we choose not to see things we know are true, simply because we wish to keep the fantasy of what could have been alive,”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Escaping from Houdini

“I think you’ve broken one of my ribs. Was that really necessary? Next time you tackle me, be sure it’s in one of our bedchambers.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Escaping from Houdini

“What does it say about me that I find myself even more attracted to you after that threat?"
"It means you are as darkly twisted as I am, my friend.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Escaping from Houdini

“love and hate are both rooted in passion- strange how that line becomes blurred over time.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Feared

“Tell me now. That I'm your favorite sin.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Feared

“And he is her fate. As she is his. ‘As above, so below.’ They are the balance. Light and dark. One fallen from above, and one created in the underworld below.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Feared

“Lazier?” Lust supplied. “He is, trust me. All he does is lounge about with his books. His House is one giant, messy library. Not an orgy or sinful tableau to be found in the whole of his circle. I can’t tell you the last time he engaged in debauchery. I bet he hasn’t even stroked his own cock in a decade. Fucking insulting to demons everywhere.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Feared

“Because…”
I knew, oh goddess, I knew. Still, I needed him to say the words.
“You are not his intended, Emilia.” The world beneath me tilted. Wrath’s gaze was steady enough to keep both my knees and the realm from quaking. “You are mine.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“One thing I can promise,” his voice was deep and sensual in the dark, “is you won’t ever doubt it’s real when I touch you.” Frustrated, embarrassed, and furious to have submitted to desiring him for even one second, I plucked up his shirt and roughly tugged it back on before flopping onto my side. “Someone’s cocky.” “Says the person rubbing up against my c—”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“I wanted to kiss him. Possibly break a bottle and stab him first. But then definitely kiss him.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“Tell me you hate me, that I am your worst enemy. Better yet, tell me you don't want to kiss me.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“He wrapped his arms around me, as if he could shield me from the Cursed Tree collecting its price.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed

“Every villain thinks themselves as the hero. And vice versa. In truth, there's a little villain and hero in each of us. Depending on the circumstances.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed