Bloodrose Quotes

“Oh gods! My eyes!" Connor covered his face. "My innocence!"
"Shut up, Connor," I said, both relieved and disappointed by the interruption.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Love wasn't forged by circumstance or changed by sorrow. It simply was. Fierce and free as the wolf within me.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“One of you, two of them. Love's a bitch.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Ren," I whispered. "I want-"
And then I was leaning over him, my cropped hair brushing against his cheeks as I bent to kiss him. Our lips met and I felt like I was diving into oblivion. The kiss grew deep, inmediate and hungry. He lifted me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist, molding my body against his.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“I growled and then slapped him.
"Hey!" His hand pressed to his cheek.
"You always say that when I slap you," I said.
"I think it's a problem that you know what I say when you slap me," he said. "That's not the kind of intimacy I'm looking for.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Real love, even in moments, is worth more than any of us can say.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Our kisses were so full of need, so long, so fierce that I could hardly gasp for breath.
(Calla and Ren)”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“I've always welcomed war, but when the last battle ends, what life is left for a warrior?”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Silas?" I glanced from Ren to the mad-haired scholar. "He was your company?"
"Still jealous?" Ren winked at me.
"I was not jealous," I said.
"Really?" Ren said. "So that harpy-ish tone was your normal speaking voice?”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Adne walked over to Connor, stretched up on her tiptoes, and placed a chaste kiss on his lips. "You're a good man after all."
She smiled sadly, beginning to turn away, but Connor slid his arms around her waist, lifting her off her feet. The kiss he crushed onto her mouth was anything but chaste and lasted so long that soon we all turned away, blushing.
When he finally set her down, his voice was thick. "I give up. I love you, Adne. I am crazy in love with you.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“I'm too honest to be positive.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Why couldn't I have puppy love? I only seem to have "I can't decide if I want to rip your throat out or kiss you" love. Ugh.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“I love you.
But he was gone.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Hang on .... Do you smell that?"
"Yeah ... shit," Nev snarled, glancing at the thick jungle that surrounded us.
"You smell shit?" Ethan asked. "Thanks for sharing."
"No," Nev said. "We smell cats.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“He had to clear his throat before he could say, “You know, I always thought it would be cool to have a kid sister.”
“Be careful what you wish for.” Adne looked up at him and grinned. “I'm kind of a brat.”
Ren laughed.
I couldn't help myself. “She's not kidding.”
“Thanks, Lily.” Adne glared at me, but she was laughing too. “What do you say we continue trading insults where we're less likely to be in mortal peril?”
“She calls you Lily?” Ren was gazing at her, astonished.
I groaned. “She does.”
“Great minds.” He flashed a wicked smile at me before winking at her.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“A growl rumbled behind us. "Could you not touch her?" Ren didn't make it sound like a question. "Bite me," Shay snarled. "Stop it. Both of you.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“I turned to Ren, dropping my head low to honor the fallen alpha. The circled wolves did the same. I lifted my muzzle first, my howl singing out the pain of Ren's death, mourning him. One by one my packmates joined the song. Our howls filled the library, spilling into the winter night. The death song grew as the wolves still outside raised their voices to honor the lost young warrior. The chorus of wolf cries, full of heartache, swelled in the night, carrying Ren's memory to the very stars.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Besides, tourists go out there all the time. The volcano can't be that dangerous."
"I'm guessing the tourists aren't trying to steal a forbidden object out from under the noses of evil witches."
"Not unless they've paid for the deluxe package".”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“All I am is less than I was. And I can't ever be more”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Oh God's! My eyes!" Connor covered his face. "My innocence!"
"Shut up Connor!”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“ Ren's scent was everywhere. The smoke of aged wood lingering beneath a chilled autumn sky, the smooth burn of well-worn leather, the seductive ribbon of sandalwood. I closed my eyes, letting his scent pour over me, filling me with memories.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Only a sense of lightness, giddy and dizzying, like flight—of a burden that didn't belong to me being lifted.
Suddenly I knew the truth and the lights surrounding me exploded.
I am free.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Sabine stood up, satisfied that her friends were safe and content. When she moved, Calla lifted her head. Her eyes focused in Sabine's direction. Despite the distance between them, Sabine Could have sworn Calla was looking right at her.
The white wolf's ears flicked back and forth. She lifted her muzzle and howled. The sound filled Sabine with a mixture of sweetness and sorrow. The other wolves joined the song, their familiar voices blending in the winter air. Sabine watched them from another minute, then she turned and walked back to Ethan.
"Everything okay?" he asked.
She handed him the binoculars.
"They're happy. So I'm happy." ... She turned, listening to the song carried on the stiff winter breeze. Nev's voice rose about the other wolves' as the chorus of howls wove through the air. Sabine wondered if somehow they knew she was here, and if they might be saying good-bye or if they were asking her to stay.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“They said I have to." "Have to what?" "Break you." ... "I don't believe you wanted to hurt me." I said. "And I don't believe you would have, even if Monroe hadn't---" ... "I wouldn't have." Ren whispered.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“As tiny silver flakes drifted down to settle on our bodies---Both the living and the dead---I thought perhaps the moon had hidden her face from us, as full of sorrow as we were. But she couldn't stop her tears from spilling out in the form of silent snow.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“Do you still want Ren?" I listened to my own heartbeat for a minute before answering. "Yes." "That's one hot mess, Cal." Ansel smiled at me.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“If you call them a sin against nature again, I will end you." Ethan's hand was on his dagger's hilt. "Look who's a born-again Guardian evangelist now." Connor laughed. "What's up with that?" A blush slid up Ethan's neck. "Nothing. They're our allies. That's all." "Sure it is." Conner said.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“There are times for war—many times. But sometimes it’s necessary to risk speaking the truth of our own vulnerabilities.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“When the Elemental Cross locks the Rift, it will restore the balance of nature, returning all creatures to their true essence."
Shay Frowned. "What does that mean?"
I stared at Anika, stunned as the truth settled into my bones. "It means we'll be wolves.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose

“I didn't know where love would lead me, but my pack would always be at my side. More than anything else, that was what mattered.”
― Andrea Cremer, Bloodrose