This Ravenous Fate Quotes

“Her own words felt like a lie. She had grown to crave the heart-pounding thrill Layla caused in her.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“It was as if Elise was made up of stars and the dust between planets. In her, Layla was certain that she would find the whole universe.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“You are a man with fair skin and corrupt police on your side. If they wanted to catch you, they would have already. There is no limit to what you can do. Do not blame me for your lapses in judgment. You're weak and stupid. That's not my fault," Layla hissed.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“They got to enjoy the beautiful parts of life while reapers had no choice but to partake of the darkest aspects of living. The parts no one wanted to talk about, or acknowledge.

But even before becoming a reaper, Layla knew death was as important and necessary to life as living was. Being a reaper just made her appreciate it more.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“The longer she lived as a reaper, the more distance she put between herself and her past, herself and love, herself and hope. As long as she was damned, the relationships she formed would be too.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“Layla wondered if this is what it felt like when a still heart began to beat again. When a devout person, who kneeled for years in prayer, finally heard a whisper from their god.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“It’s your name.” Layla smirked, looking Elise up and down. “Would you rather I call you ‘sweet blood’? Or ‘pretty girl’?”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“The aching sadness that rushed through her at the sight of her childhood bedroom was followed by a quick burst of fury. Fury at the person that made her afraid of a space that was supposed to be sacred to her.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“If anything, it's made me realize that this world was not built for us. Even the most natural things that come to us love, anger, fear- those things are sacred to us. We cannot take them for granted. They are what makes us human, what others try to deprive us of.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“Elise could not even properly see her face, but she would have recognized that sharp stance and threatening aura from a mile away. Having lived in New York and France all of her life, Elise had beheld many exquisite things in her life and been witness to incredibly beautiful experiences. But Layla Quinn in a dress that served her devotion for subtle violence topped every last one.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“She wondered, if forgiveness was tangible, would it spring up between them right now, like a field of flowers, waiting to be picked and fawned over? Or would it be like a bridge, finally falling into place over the abyss that had existed between them for five years?”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“The red dress no longer held a powerful spark over her; the moment Layla opened her mouth, her damn attitude ruined any impassioned feelings.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“A sharp breath left Layla’s chest. “I’m so close to tearing into your throat,” she muttered. Her eyes dipped to the soft curve of Elise’s throat leading to her collarbones. The dress she wore had a scooped neckline and in this moment, Layla both damned it and thanked it.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“The reaper’s warm breath feathered against Elise’s collarbone, and her heartbeat quickened. But not from fear. She stared Layla in the eye, her stare only dipping when Layla’s lips parted. The contrast of the sharp fang peeking from behind her pillow-soft lips made Elise’s breath stall in her chest. And she continued to watch her lips as they moved to form words.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“What do you smell on me?" Elise breathed, vaguely stiff.

All four immediate notes of her perfume, specifically. Gardenia, vanilla, coconut, and sage. There might have been a hint of bergamot too. But beneath all of those luxurious scents, Layla could sense Elise. And it wasn't just the essence of her skin and the natural scent she gave off. But Layla also sensed the warmth that radiated from her and whatever emotion tainted her aura in that moment. Right now it was unease, coupled with a bit of unbridled excitement.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“I’m not worried about you annoying me. I am, however, worried about your shuffling drawing attention to us. One day you will get me killed." Layla stopped and stared hard at Elise. "Oh, wait. You already did.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate

“Humanity was the one thing Layla wished she had. While being a reaper moved her further from being considered human, being Black already set her back several steps. Elise was foolish to accept the scraps they were handed. That was exactly how white people controlled minority groups: by making themselves out to be graceful saviors everyone was lucky to have.”
― Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate