Storm of Secrets and Sorrow Quotes

“If you were my Match, I wouldn’t call you such a thing,” he said and her eyes darted to the side. Until he said, “I would call you my wife, my partner, my light. Anything but my Match.” He heard her breath catch as she held his stare now, her face giving nothing away. “But you asked what it would have been like. What a casual night in would be like if you were those things to me.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“I’m saying you need to decide you’re worth it. Even on the hard days. Even on the days you feel like giving up. Even on the days where it feels pointless. You need to decide you are worth it.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“A hand slid into her wet hair, tipping her head back as he leaned into her. “I am your distraction from a life you never wanted.” A kiss to the corner of her mouth. “I am everything you hate about this world.” A kiss to the other corner. “I am your villain that has taken everything from you.” A nip to her jaw. “So take from me, Tessa. Take what you need. That’s what you want, right? That’s all you want from me, so take it.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“She will bring about the downfall of the realm. Destiny beckons and sacrifice demands. Will you not sacrifice one to save us all?” “The only sacrifices that will be made will be for her,” Theon retorted.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“but before she could take a step, the door opened. And”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“Chaos always comes when the balance tips.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“What if they decide I can no longer be your Source?” she asked curiously. “They won’t.” “But what if they do?” she pushed. Theon straightened as they pulled up to the Tribunal. Tucking his phone into an inside suit pocket, he answered, “No one is taking you from me. Ever.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“He took her chin with his other hand, forcing her gaze back to his. “I crave destruction at your hands, clever tempest. If that’s what it takes to keep you, then so be it.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“I’m sorry I loved you too late. But I’m yours. Every piece of me.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“I did not say you were not worth my time. I said training is pointless if you’re not even going to try.” She nodded once, but he held firm when she tried to look away. “I’m saying you need to decide you’re worth it. Even on the hard days. Even on the days you feel like giving up. Even on the days where it feels pointless. You need to decide you are worth it.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“She’d woken up. That seemed like enough bravery for one day.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“for some reason, she cared if the strangers survived. Not as black flames and darker shadows swirled around them.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“supposed. “There is a rumor that you are seeking a new instructor for”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“The path to salvation has always been death.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“For those who have shoved down their light so others could shine, it’s time to fight for you.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“What happens when you can no longer keep me?” His hand tightened in her hair, and she tipped her head back even more to relieve some of the sting. His other hand drifted up, fingertips sliding along her throat. “I will always fight for you, Tessa. I will always come for you. You will forever be mine.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“She recognized that those were common decencies, that those minor things weren’t any sort of standard she should be measuring against, but no one had ever given those common decencies to her.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“A cold nose nudged her hand, and she peered down at the wolf beside her. It was massive, its head reaching above her waist. As large as his hounds were. Her fingers glided through silky fur such a light shade of grey it appeared silver in the lighting. The wolf nudged her hand again, a low whine coming from him.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“But gods, she did want it. She wanted one godsdamn person to care enough to choose her. Just one.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“You are powerful, Tessa, but I am still more so,” Rordan said, his power slowly flowing over hers like a blanket. It wrapped around her magic, gently prying it back from his son. “We still have a few days left together. You can decide if they will be beneficial to you or uncomfortable.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“You know I only want what’s meant for you, right? All I’ve ever wanted was for you to find your place in this world? To be who you were meant to be?”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“Exactly what I said. It seems your future is yet to be determined.” “And how, exactly, will it be determined?” Tessa asked, unease creeping in. Lord Jove smiled again as he picked up his tea once more. “That choice, my dear, is up to you.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“Theon tripped on nothing, stumbling a bit. “Why would you dream about Felicity?” “I don’t know. You were…” “I was what?” “Nothing. It’s nothing.” “Tessa—”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“You don’t get to lock me in the dark, tell me you’d do it again, and then tell me I matter to you. You don’t get to whisper lies disguised as sweet words in a bid to win me over and get me to play nice. You don’t get to play on my emotions”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“No, his attention was fixed on the blood that was still seeping from her wounds. Theon had told them it had tasted more divine than Fae blood.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“She let him lead her to the patio sofa, Luka’s fingers trailing along her jaw before he dropped his hand.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“She didn’t realize just how much he was willing to bleed for her.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“Are we really doing this, Cienna?” Tristyn sighed. Finally, his sister lifted her gaze, violet eyes meeting his. “Yes,” she snapped. “We are doing this. You have jeopardized everything. She has sided with Achaz, and if he takes this realm, the balance will never recover.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“The path you are on is destruction,” was his answer. “And the path to salvation?” she countered harshly. He shifted again, settling back and seeming to get comfortable once more. “The path to salvation has always been death.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow

“I’m sorry,” she murmured.”
― Melissa K. Roehrich, Storm of Secrets and Sorrow