Darkness Rises Quotes

“He just seemed menacing. Like he could slit your throat, then sit down, prop his feet on your corpse, and eat a sandwich.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“There is no reason to feel embarrassed, Krysta."
"Easy for you to say! You weren't caught mentally checking out my package!"
~ Étienne and Krysta”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“Great. There goes our security deposit."
~ Sean”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“Damn it, Bastien," Melanie complained. "We could have finally had someone on our side, but, nooooo. You had to go and open your mouth.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“Sweetie, I’m not a flowers and chocolates kind of gal,” she said, leaning into him. “Well, maybe the chocolate.”

“I was going to say.”
— Krysta and Étienne”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“He’s an immortal from Brazil,” Chris said. “His mortal lover, whom he thought was completely trustworthy, videotaped them having sex—”
“Awesome!” Sheldon interjected with a grin.
Everyone looked at him.
“What? I like porn.”
Still they stared.
He frowned. “I have to give up booze, parties, and porn? Can’t a Second have any vices?”
Chris sighed. “Anyway. She videotaped them having sex and intended to auction it off to news outlets once it had been authenticated by an expert who would swear the glowing eyes, fangs, and . . . ah . . . unusual speed and other things demonstrated were not special effects produced by a post-production house.”
“Maybe they were,” Sheldon suggested somberly. “Maybe she was out to discredit him. I think we should all watch it and—”
“The tape has been destroyed,” Seth cut in.
“Damn.” Sheldon slumped down in his seat.
Chris met Richart’s gaze. “Anytime you want me to get rid of him . . .”
Richart shook his head. “He amuses me.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“A faint, high pitched scream came from Etienne's pocket, accompanied by a drumbeat. "There are squirrels in my pants!" a girl cried as Phineas and Ferb's "Squirrels in My Pants"song began blaring from his phone.

Every immortal in the room turned to look at him.

Etienne scowled at his brother.

Laughing, Richart closed his cell phone and put it away. "I didn't change it. I just wanted to know what it was."

"Asshole.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“Is she attracted to me? Étienne asked before he could stop himself. It was odd, not being able to freely access her thoughts and he was eager to confirm what the little glimpses he had managed thus far had told him.
“Yes,” David answered aloud, “she’s attracted to you.”
Krysta frowned at Étienne and popped him on the arm. “That’s not fair.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“The network employs thousands of humans. Surely one of them must be a ...woman...female...I don't know what you call them...vagina doctor."

Melanie laughed. "Vagina doctor?"

He smiled, relieved to have lightened her mood a bit. "I've had very little contact with doctors in my lifetime. You know what I mean."

"They're called OB/GYNs."

"Thank you.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“As he teased her lips with his tongue, she palmed his erection. “Want to do something about this while we wait for the cleanup crew to arrive?” She sure as hell did. She didn’t know if it was the adrenaline still coursing through her veins or just knowing that he wanted her, but she was already wet for him, her body tingling and desperate for his touch.
“That depends ,” he whispered against her lips, leaning into her. “How do you feel about making love in front of an audience?”
“That’s not my thing either,” she admitted. She had never been an exhibitionist.
A throat cleared. “Then you might want to step away from my brother,” Richart drawled behind them, “so I won’t get an eyeful.”
Krysta yanked her hand away so fast you’d think Étienne’s crotch had caught fire.
Spinning around, she found Richart standing there with one eyebrow raised.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“Several minutes passed. Krysta looked at her watch.
“We still have a few hours of hunting left and nothing much is happening. You want to make out a little?”
He laughed in surprised delight. “You’re a saucy wench, aren’t you?”
“Hey, when I want something, I go for it.”
His body hardened. “And you want me?”
“Yes.” She studied him intently. “Your eyes are glowing.”
“I want you, too.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“Ethan stared at Krysta. A teasing gleam entered his eyes, making Étienne narrow his own as his hackles rose. Offering Krysta a flirtatious grin, Ethan said, “I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me yours.”
In a heartbeat, Étienne drew a dagger and threw it.
The hilt struck Ethan right in the center of his forehead, snapping his head back. “Ow! Shhhhit! What the hell, man?”
Krysta gaped up at Étienne, who squirmed as everyone at the table stared at him.
He cleared his throat , but didn’t know what to say. He hadn’t really meant to do that. He had just reacted.
“Oh yeah,” Sheldon said. “He has fallen and he has fallen hard.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises

“Roland was quite possibly the most aggravating, antisocial immortal on the planet. Seeing him cuddle and nurture a black and white kitten that could fit in the palm of his hand was nothing short of bizzare.”
― Dianne Duvall, Darkness Rises