Red Roses & Black Dahlias Quotes

“You know I love you, right?” She gulped and nodded wordlessly. “That will never change. We might not be blood, but you and I, we’re family, Pretty Girl. You’re the family I chose, and, in my heart, you will always be my first daughter, you hear me? Nobody can replace you.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“My brave girl agreed and put her hand in mine. She ended up hugging my neck so I lifted her into my arms.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“I was my sister’s keeper after all, and I was all she had left.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“She was like a daughter to me, in every way that mattered. She may not have my blood running through her veins, but I would bleed for her all the same.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“I could see us slowly withering, a red rose and a black dahlia.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“A bloody rose.   And I could feel my dahlia heart darkening as blackness slowly took over.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“No, he’s not my daddy. He’s my… he’s my Maddy!”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Death doesn’t exist, people only die when we forget them.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“It’s too bad, I think he said he was in the mood to eat something Mexican tonight.” My smile matched hers.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“I never felt more at peace than I did at that moment. It was like I was born to take care of those girls, like it was destiny.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Why aren’t we cuddling?” It was so innocently asked, I almost chuckled.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“I was beginning to think I’d do anything for these girls. They grew on me more and more every day, their bond with each other slowly shifting to make space for me. Being with them almost felt like spending time with family.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Thanks, Pretty Girl.” I grinned at her and she grinned back, loving the nickname. “Come on, I’ll show you to your rooms.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Or maybe I should say, the bath bomb Maddox bought for her, as he categorically refused to let me pay.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Hey,” Getting to my feet, I made my way to her and against my better judgment, cupped her cheek.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Why did it sound like I was asking her to do me a favor by moving in with me when it was supposedly the other way around? Why was I trying so hard to convince her?”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“You’ll be more than okay, Sofia. I’ll make damn sure of that.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“It made me want to punch him in the face.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Having them both in my arms, where I could protect them and give them the affection they deserved but so obviously lacked, it felt right. It felt like home.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias

“Yeah, Nurdeen said she woke up at four this morning and was in front of the door waiting for us as soon as she was dressed.”
― Macy T. Riosa, Red Roses & Black Dahlias