A Want So Wicked Quotes

“I’ve missed you so much,” I whisper as he kisses my neck. “Even when I didn’t know you, my soul still missed you.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“In another life we are happy,” I murmur, squeezing my eyes shut. “In another life we grow old together.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“I’ve already loved you twice,”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“For a brief second I remember everything about who and what I used to be. But most of all, I remember Harlin. And I wonder how he’ll find me if I’m someone else.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Harlin needs you,” she whispers. “He loves you too much.”

I smile a little. “I know. But I like that about him.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“I’m going to kick his ass for touching you,” he growls. “And for wrecking my bike.”

“I’m glad I came first in that sentence.”

“Baby, you always come first.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Are you sure this is okay?” he asks. “I mean, did your dad really invite the handsome stranger who’s dating his daughter to sleep on the couch?”

“I like how you added in the ‘handsome.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“I’ll go to church if you cut my hair tomorrow. But then you have to let me paint your portrait sometime.”

“You paint?” I’m honestly surprised.

“I haven’t in a long time,” he says. “But I find you inspiring.”

“I’d be interested to see your work,” I say. “Wait, you don’t mean nude or anything, right?”

He laughs. “No. You’ll be fully clothed.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“It’s nice to meet you, Elise,” he says, a slow, sexy smile pulling at his lips. “I’m Harlin.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“How do you get places?”

“I go around saving attractive girls,” he says. “Obviously.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“In my hand I hold a small guardian angel figurine set in a smooth, clear
stone. It’s beautiful, a promise of love. Of forever.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Harlin smiles softly and steps up, wrapping his arms around me as he brings his lips to my ear. I close my eyes. "I hate every second I'm away from you," he says. "Don't ever doubt that." And then he kisses me.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“There is still so much I want to know, want to ask. But before I can say anything else, the world stops. There’s silence around me.

I wait a beat, and when I finally sit up, I find Harlin waiting for me—ready to start again.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Well then, Elise,” Marceline says, using my name for the first time since I’ve known her. “I guess it’s time for you to wake up.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Your time for crossing is over. Now you must help Harlin find the Forgotten and lead them to their destinies. And, of course, extinguish the Shadows where you can.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“I realize then that I’m filled with memories, both mine and Charlotte’s. It’s like I’ve lived one full life and not two separate ones.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“How many times would you do it, you think? How many times would you sacrifice yourself for good?”

“Every time,” I answer automatically.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“To fall in love with him even though I was right here?”

“You’re not really my type, Abe,” I say.

“I’m too handsome?” He grins.

“Too evil.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Because, worst of all, I remember every second of what it was like to lose my life.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“That was a nice save,” Harlin says, sounding amused. “So detailed. Like a nurse.”

“Shut up, Harlin,” I say, trying not to smile. “I didn’t hear you offer anything better.”

“You sure you didn’t want to tell him we were playing doctor? That might have sounded more believable.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“What can I say? You bring out the devil in me.”

“That’s not a comforting thing to tell a pastor’s daughter,”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Other than the fact that I’m entirely sick of Mexican food, Abe might be in there. And he might accidentally-on-purpose drop a plate of enchiladas into Harlin’s lap if we’re together.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“How did my relatively inexperienced dating life suddenly become so complicated?”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Although it’s always nice to make new friends.”

“Who are mutually attracted?”

“That’s a bonus.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Is it wrong that I’m wishing for congestive heart failure now?” he asks through the food.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Thought you said this was just dinner?”
Abe opens the glass door and holds it for me. As I pass by him, he lowers his head so that his voice is close to my ear. “It’s never just dinner.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“Well, sweetheart. You have been missed. You’ve been missed dearly.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“You make me proud every day.” Lucy and I start to groan, ready to tell him to stop being so sappy, when he laughs. “And I’m most proud when you’re home by curfew without any boys around.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“You’re still home?” I ask. “It’s not even curfew.”

“Thought I’d grace you all with my presence.” She pauses to smile.”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked

“I’m in love with someone else,” he says. “But she’s gone. And I—”
― Suzanne Young, A Want So Wicked