Reckless Thief Quotes

“Knowing when you can’t carry it all is the most difficult part. You have to trust them to help themselves. Although, a little judicious boot to the ass never hurt anyone.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“You can only be responsible for yourself, Mickey. Helping others to carry their burdens doesn’t mean they get to put them down. It means you lessen the weight but can’t take it all on yourself.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“You’re a big ol’ teddy bear. You know that?” A teddy bear with teeth and a ferocious temper, but a teddy bear nonetheless.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“The best way to control a situation was to control your reactions.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“I just wanted—everything. There was no just about it. I wanted everything with them. With my Vandals.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Never letting go. I was never letting any of them go again.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Sky’s the limit, little bird. Head up, wings out.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“But for the first time…there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. A place where we get everything we want and live in a world we make for ourselves.” I spread my arms. “I know it won’t always be easy. If you’d asked me two years ago, would I embrace a relationship with so many lovers that accepted me with so many others? Honestly, I’d probably have laughed in your face and then run to hide with security.” “But we do accept you with everyone else,” Kellan said. “You know that, right?” “I do,” I promised him, then closed the distance between us. As soon as I was there, he hooked an arm around me and dragged me to him. “I love you. I love all of you so damn much.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“I wish I had the answers for you, Sparrow.” “Me too. But for the first time…there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. A place where we get everything we want and live in a world we make for ourselves.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“I was so fucking sick of the lies. I was sick of feeling like the whole world had conspired against all of us.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Milo gave it a beat while Jasper slipped inside then looked at me. “You good?” “Nope,” I said. “But I’m back on dry land again instead of wading in the weeds.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Lust and appreciation. Rome was beautiful. They all were. Rough. Thick. Lean. Tatted. Clean skinned. Scarred. Smooth. They were all so damn gorgeous. So warm. Safe.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“I do like you. Smart-mouthed, sassy, and full of piss and vinegar.” “Also taken,” Liam informed him.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“You really are a brat.” “I know.” I kind of liked it. “However, you get what you get when you nickname me hellspawn.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Hellspawn, followed by my mirror, kept me grounded and balanced me out.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“We will never give you to him,” I said, holding her gaze. “I’ll die first. So would every single one of us.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“You’ve already got that pretty pussy stuffed.” I giggled, and Liam groaned as I clamped down on him. “Yes, I do, and I’m about to be the very happy filling in a twin sandwich.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“One particular twist had her angled in flight, and our gazes locked. It took me back to that night she invited me to watch her perform. The night everything changed. Our broken bird had reclaimed her wings.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“The last few weeks had been hell. The next few didn’t promise to be much better—except when we were done, everyone who had ever hurt her would be gone. Erased.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Hellspawn, You brighten all of my days, especially these last few weeks when it’s been so damn dark. Maybe it’s because you’ve been in the dark and it doesn’t frighten you. Or maybe it’s because you survived the dark and appreciate the light. Maybe it’s just that you’re so goddamn stubborn, you remind me that I’m not alone and won’t let me pretend otherwise. A laugh bubbled up inside of me. The point is you’re the perfect girl for me. For us. You deserve to be told that, and often. You also deserve flowers, diamonds, and all the pretty things I can persuade you to accept. I love you. Liam Tears filled my eyes at the simple, direct declaration. P.S. There are two bouquets ‘cause Jasper was being a little bitch about wanting you to have flowers too. I’m pretty sure it will be seven when everyone returns, but mine were first, and J can suck it.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“She doesn’t belong here, Ivy,” he said, and I rolled my eyes. After draining the water bottle, I put the cap back on it and then flung it. It bounced right off his head and he blinked at me. “Stop deciding where people belong. I swear, you were a damn hall monitor when you were a kid.” He retrieved the bottle, eyeing me with what looked suspiciously like a smile, even if he fought it. “Did no one ever tell you that throwing things at people isn’t nice?” “Nope,” I informed him, popping the p. “I skipped that lesson with Ms. Manners. Didn’t Liam tell you? I’m a hellspawn.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“These men…my men, my vandals, they put me back together again. They showed me over and over again—broken wasn’t bad.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“It did something to me to be claimed by them. To feel the brand of their affection settling into all the cracked and splintered places in my soul. They were taping it up, sealing them closed.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Love you,” he said, the declaration binding me up body and soul. “Love you so much, Little Bit.” This time when I cupped his face and his lips met mine, the kiss held the same urgency, yet there was a far more seductive element present. “My bliss and my blessing,” he whispered. “Mine.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Hello, sweet pussy, what a bad girl you belong to…”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Why Alphen?” The lettering over his abdomen was so distinctive. “Another word for Alfeim,” he said, and when I shook my head, his smile grew. “It’s the Norse realm for the elves. A land of light…” “A promise.” It clicked into place. The dragon, the armor, the samurai… “Access to the land of light.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Life bloomed even in adversity. Or maybe even armor couldn’t keep the hope from trying to take root.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Shyness feathered through me at the intensity in his eyes. I indulged myself, stroking and petting his shoulders, then his arms. The texture of the scars versus the undamaged skin was so wildly different—his two sides; the healer and the warrior. The poetry wasn’t lost on me, nor was the irony.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“How are you feeling right now?” He stared at me intently. “Physically?” “That and emotionally—mentally—how are you?” Drained. Worried. Afraid. Elated. Terrified. Thrilled. Confident. Safe. “Loved,” I whispered. “I feel loved.”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief

“Has anyone ever told you that bloodthirsty is a good look on you?” Amusement curved his lips again. “As long as it looks good to you, I don’t give a fuck what it looks like to anyone else…”
― Heather Long, Reckless Thief