The De Santis Cartel Quotes

“But since marrying you…” he trailed off, lifting his eyes to mine. “It’s different now. There’s a new kind of pressure. A weight I didn’t expect and that shit really fucks with me.” I frowned and my stomach twisted. “Do you regret marrying me?” His head snapped up and his gaze was hard. He shook his head immediately. “Fuck no.” “Then what do you mean?” He sighed, running a hand over his hair. “What I mean is before this it was just me. My decisions, my risks, my consequences. Now, I have you to think about… How my decisions, risks, and consequences affect”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“That means moving differently and seeing things from multiple perspectives, which makes me work harder, but it also makes me better because I have to have more than one way to navigate. The pressure isn’t bad, just different.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“just wanted you to know how much this, us, means to me. So when you say I’m happy, know you’re the reason for that.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“Azreal smirked and moved his hands down my stomach, holding me tighter. “Careful, Natoi. I might get jealous.” I laughed, leaning into him. “You have nothing to be jealous about. This is a temporary high, you’re a lifelong promise.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“This isn't what I planned for tonight." His voice was dangerously calm. "Then why are we here?" I asked, breathlessly. His lips curved into a faint smirk, but his eyes stayed serious. "Because you kissed me like you wanted this." I stared at him and the heat in the room felt overwhelming. He leaned down slightly and allowed his lips to brush against my ear. "Tell me what you want, Natoi.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“Because you’re my wife, Natoi. You’ll always be a priority. Whether you choose to just hold the title or be something more than Mrs. De Santis… that’s up to you. But I’m hoping for the latter.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“I’m at dinner,” he said after a moment, his voice became more harsh when he added, “With my wife. Whatever it is can wait.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“You want a gallery and I can help you open one.” For a moment, I couldn’t process the offer. I searched his face for any sign of sarcasm or mockery but there was none. He was serious. “Why would you do that?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. “Because it’s important to you and because this marriage, our arrangement, it’s not typical. It’s not what either of us wanted but I still believe we can make the most of it. Not just in the bedroom.” His lips curved into a teasing smirk that made my heart skip. “But in life. If it’s what you want.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“Don’t sound so surprised,” he said with a grin. “Killers can be considerate.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“scoffed, crossing my arms. “So incredibly arrogant.” “And yet, here you are, loving my fucking arrogance,” he shot back.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc

“Disloyalty isn’t just a mistake. It’s a choice. And choices have consequences.”
― K.C. Mills, The De Santis Cartel: The Inc