Claimed Quotes

“Violet and I would never be in love, and that was fine. We had something better—mutually assured destruction. With so much at stake, neither of us would betray the other.”
― Vanessa Waltz, Claimed

“He let me go, leaning in closer. “A father’s rights come before an aunt’s. I’m suing you for full custody, and I’m going to win.”
― Vanessa Waltz, Claimed

“Jack fussed as I dragged him from the swing set. As we marched through the parking lot, I glimpsed a man in a car, his arm slung over the steering wheel. Achille. He raised his head, his glare piercing. I ripped out the piece of notebook paper with the lyrics, folded it, and stuck it under his windshield wiper. Then I tugged Jack’s hand and we left.”
― Vanessa Waltz, Claimed

“Are you a musician?” “Sure am. I sing and write Appalachian music.” What the fuck was that?”
― Vanessa Waltz, Claimed