Forged Quotes

“Your pick-up is out front,” Bryce told her. He seemed on the brink of saying something else. Max took a step forward and slid her arms around his waist, leaning against the solid bulk of muscle and warmth, feeling the last little bit of tension ease out of her body. His arms came around her so she was wrapped in him, completely at peace. “You could come with me,” she said, tilting her head up to look at him. Surprise lit his face, and he smiled, then the smile faded and he shook his head.”
― Vanessa Nelson, Forged

“I want to go home,” Max said, longing suddenly taking hold of her. She wanted her own space, her own furniture, the view from her kitchen looking out onto the Wild. She wanted to fall into her bed and sleep for a week and not dream.”
― Vanessa Nelson, Forged

“Max put on her boots and leather jacket, holstered her gun and left the house with her dogs, wondering what horrors she would have to face this day.”
― Vanessa Nelson, Forged

“Tough break on the family,” Osvaldo said, breaking the silence. Max choked on an unexpected laugh. “Yeah, Kitris for an old man?” Joshua added, nose wrinkling. “That is tough,” Bryce agreed. He was standing nearby. “Family evenings would be mathematical quizzes.” Max groaned, trying not to laugh. It was too easy to imagine. Kitris had tested her often enough about the magical formulas she had failed to learn.”
― Vanessa Nelson, Forged

“The Guardian’s exact words were: Get out there and find those demons and don’t come back until you know where they are.” “That’s what he said,“ Khari said, with a grin, “but what he meant was that we should follow you around until you found the demons.” “Yeah,” Osvaldo agreed, smiling, “you’ve got a serious talent for finding trouble, Marshal.” Max laughed.”
― Vanessa Nelson, Forged