Avalon Tower Quotes

“We’re trapped in the waking nightmare.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I’m scared of failing—but I’m also scared of succeeding.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I’m going to need to kiss you.” “For realism,” I whisper. He brushes his thumb over my lower lip. “For the mission.” “For England.” He presses his lips against mine, claiming my mouth.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I stare at him for a moment, but only just a moment. I can always figure out what people want and give it to them. It’s one of my greatest skills. And right now, I know exactly what role I’m supposed to play.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“A voice rings in my thoughts, the sometimes violent sensualist. I will taste you. Wrap your thighs around me. In a dark, consuming flame, we will burn, a comet in the sky.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Understand your true self, then hide it from the world so it can’t be used against you.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“But right now, I don’t give a fuck what they think.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“You’ve proven yourself to be the same self-obsessed twat you always were. You don’t have to be wealthy to think you’re better than everyone else, do you? To some people, arrogance comes just as naturally as breathing. And in reality, Raphael, I saved your ass more than once, you egomaniacal, solipsistic, stuck-up prick. Do not speak to me again unless it’s an order. Unless it’s life or death. You’re not good enough to speak to me, and you never were.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I can hardly catch my breath as I glance at the judges. Wrythe and Amon both look horrified. But Viviane meets my eyes, and her lips twist in a tiny smile.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Everyone on your horses. Nia, you’re riding with me.” The hem of my dress hikes up to my hips as I climb into the saddle. I shift forward, gripping the horse’s pommel, the cool night air sweeping over my bare thighs. Raphael mounts behind me, pressing close against me, his body warm and firm. He reaches around me for the reins. I lean back against his chest. Heat radiates from his body, warming mine.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I’m always the one who picks up the pieces. I take care of things when everyone falls apart around me. I live in the shadows, trying to make things go smoothly. And who comes to help me in the night when I’m sick and can’t breathe? When I’m calling for help, and there’s no answer?”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“My power worked through fear and anger, and when I looked at him, I felt something else.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Language is the cloak of the gods,”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“So that’s what happened to Raphael Launcelot, the beautiful demi-Fey who broke my heart.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I’m not trained. I’m not qualified. I’m asthmatic.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Nia.” My name is a whisper. His throat bobs. “I should not be doing this. Avalon Tower cannot lose you.” When he meets my gaze again, his silver eyes pierce me. “But I need to keep you safe. You’ll stay in my room tonight. You can have the bed.” His gaze sweeps down my body. “I need you to get dressed, though. Now. Before I forget what the fuck I’m doing.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Some demons are actually pacifists and refuse to fight, even when cornered,” Tana says, staring at the window. Serana’s forehead scrunches up. “I was just speaking metaphorically, I guess. There are no demons in the world, Tana.” Her face has gone pale. “Right?” “Right.” Tana sips from her mead and smiles faintly. “It’s better to think that.” “Well, that’s a thought that’s gonna fester,” Darius mutters.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“You’re awake, pixie,” he whispers. There it is again, a note of sweetness in the nickname. A half-smile flits over his lips.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“as if my life depends on it. Which it does. This is my M.O.: act like everything is fine, blast people with positivity, and hope for the best.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Because I wanted to kiss you, and I’m not supposed to. And you make it hard for me to stay in control of myself. You destroy my self-control, Nia.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“The shadows are closing in. Death hunts you. During the trials, the darkness will start to envelop you. If you don’t survive, we all die. England is lost. Scotland and Wales, too. The rot will creep from the Cliffs of Dover all the way to the highlands. It starts during the trials.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Serana’s forehead scrunches up. “I was just speaking metaphorically, I guess. There are no demons in the world, Tana.” Her face has gone pale. “Right?” “Right.” Tana sips from her mead and smiles faintly. “It’s better to think that.” “Well, that’s a thought that’s gonna fester,” Darius mutters.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“you always were. You don’t have to be wealthy to think you’re better than everyone else, do you? To some people, arrogance comes just as naturally as breathing. And in reality, Raphael, I saved your ass more than once, you egomaniacal, solipsistic, stuck-up prick. Do not speak to me again unless it’s an order. Unless it’s life or death. You’re not good enough to speak to me, and you never were.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“If you weren’t supposed to be here, you’d already be dead.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“So, you’re not only a magical healer, but you’re also a magical antidepressant, too,”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“We are sisters in nausea now.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“This is my M.O.: act like everything is fine, blast people with positivity, and hope for the best.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“Today, we are soldiers, it seems. We’re heading to battle, whether we’re prepared or not. I want you to stay close to me the whole time, do you understand? I can’t have anything happen to you.” Fear flickers in his eyes, and I remember a time when I thought the man didn’t feel emotions at all.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I let my legs fall open wider in invitation and start touching myself while he watches. Have you thought of me before while you pleasured yourself? “Often,” I say out loud.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower

“I’ve wanted this for so long, and right now, I literally don’t give a fuck about anything but you.”
― C.N. Crawford, Avalon Tower