The Revered and the Pariah Quotes

“Let me love you. Let me in despite your demons, and let me face them myself when the time comes.”
― J.E. Reed, The Revered and the Pariah

“It’s not a matter of manipulation. They’ll all be justified in their actions and words. I’m afraid you’ll finally hear something that crosses a line you can’t bear. I’m afraid you’ll be disgusted by it and never want to see me again.” Arianna silenced him with a kiss. “I’m not disgusted by you.” “Maybe you should be.” “You’re as much a victim to the world, you know.” “It doesn’t excuse what I’ve done. Plenty of others have had their share of difficult lives without resorting to killing." Arianna lowered her voice. “Let me love you. Let me in despite your demons, and let me face them myself when the time comes.”
― J.E. Reed, The Revered and the Pariah

“She felt his rage and restraint warring against one another, then the male standing at her side snarled, pulling his lips back to reveal razor sharp teeth. But it wasn’t Rion who lunged for him, crashing into his full frame. Before she knew what she’d done, Arianna had the male pinned beneath her body, her hand at his throat, and her fangs bared. His eyes flew open wide and his hands released their grip on her arms, pulling back to open his palms in surrender. She couldn’t stop the growl in her voice. “Threaten him again and it will be the last threat you make.”
― J.E. Reed, The Revered and the Pariah