Crux Quotes

“I forget my own name when he smiles like that.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“We're going to die. We're going to die..."
"We're not going to die," he barks. "Do YOU want to drive?"
My head shakes violently. "No way."
"Then stop...side seat driving!”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“What am I without him? My heart is burnt out, void, like the cold remnant left after a supernova.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“You gotta be kidding me!" I clench my fists. "I am NOT Bilfro Baggins. You are not a wizard with a pointy hat, and this is not the one ring of power." I raise my finger toward the jagged stone.
Jeff's brows rise. "Bilbo? Bilbo Baggins?"
"Whatever!”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“There are attractive people in this world, and there's Mathew's son, Grey.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“ "Even with your face in such a state, I can see you are quite lovely. I'j used to certain...standards. You will look good traveling on my arem, as part of my entourage."
His words make me want to hurl.
"You may find I am not the monster you imagine."
"Oh, no, " I say. "I bet you're a real prince."
"King, actually," he says with a slow grin." ”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“Walk this way."
I don't want to walk HER WAY. She waddles more than walks and strangles me in the wake of stinky perfume. Sure I'd kill less brain cells sniffing glue.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“Two heavy draft horses are tied to the back of the wagon I follow,their feet the size of dinner plates.They scare me,but make good cover,so I settle in between them.Massive heads turn toward me, snorting as I plod along amongst them.
I lift my chin.“’Sup there, horsey,dudes, fellas, … guys.” I pat one of the horse’s ginormous cheeks and smile. If horses can roll their eyes at stupid comments, I swear they do.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“Fortune means nothing. This time we must not fail."
Fortune? I like money.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“Here, most of the men step to the side of the road, drop their drawers, and go when ever the mood strikes them. They’re beyond disgusting,whipping out their willies like weapons.The soldiers make jokes, hold pissing contests while comparing sizes,and think its hilarious.Personally, I could do with a little less hilarity.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“Okay, cool. I actually don’t eat breakfast. I’d love some orange juice, though, if you
have any.”“In the icebox.”Icebox? Who says icebox anymore? “Thanks.”
― Julie Reece, Crux

“There are doers and watchers, sweetheart, don’t let fear keep you from trying.”
― Julie Reece, Crux