In The Dark Quotes

“It’s so nice to meet you, Katherine. I’m Maxine. Max for short. I’ve been spending time with Hunter, and I want you to know you have a wonderful son.” My heart skips a beat when she says that, and there’s no doubt in my mind I’m going to marry this woman. There will be a ring on her finger sooner rather than later, and I can’t wait to give her my last name. Or take hers, if that’s what she wants.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“What if I threw it at you right now?” “Well, your grip is all wrong. On the off chance you did stab me? I’d get the mark tattooed. I’d add a heart and write property of Max under it.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“Is this our first fight, angel?” “I’m close to throwing a book at your head.” “Make it a hardcover. I deserve to be punished.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“She’s made of magic, dude. My heart’s been broken since Mom passed, but I think she might be the cure.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“I’ve always liked being on my knees, but I just found my favorite alter. My new house of worship, and she’s never going to be able to get rid of me.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“consent is a non-negotiable for me. If she doesn’t give me explicit permission, I’m not going to put a hand on her.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“Baby, I’d put a ring on your finger tomorrow if it wouldn’t scare you off. What cake flavor should we go with? Do you want two kids or four?”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“On the off chance you did stab me? I’d get the mark tattooed. I’d add a heart and write property of Max under it.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“You should know something about me, angel. If you want it? Ask. I’ll give it to you. Do you want me to kiss you, Maxine?” “I think I’d like that,” she whispers, and I smile. “Please.” “With pleasure,” I purr, crashing my mouth against hers.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“My last name? My favorite food? My credit card number so you can buy yourself whatever you want? I can give you the world if you let me, Maxine.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“When I play with things I like, I make sure to have my way with them.” “Does that mean you like me?” “Oh, Maxine.” He tucks a piece of hair behind my ear, mouth right at the pulse point on my neck. “That’s one way to put it.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“Slow down there, creeper. Women don’t want to be stalked. They want to be pursued. There’s a difference,” he says. “Yeah? And what difference is that?” “Hiding in the shadows seems like a big one. Showing up at their place of work unannounced is also a huge red flag.” “I’m not hiding in the shadows. I’m using my resources. Taking her on a long, romantic walk, except she doesn’t know I’m there.” “That is literally stalking.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“Men hurt us just because we exist, and it’s not fucking fair”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“Fuck, angel.” I bring my fist to my mouth and bite my knuckles.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“But you’re also allowed to have feelings for a guy, Sky. It doesn’t mean you’re going to marry him. Just… you know. Let him cook you breakfast in the morning and hold your hand.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“I just found out I have a whole fucking hockey team from DC booked for VIP tours that are going to slow our line down multiple times this evening. I need you there.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“Leave it to the person with a dick to assume they can have their cake and eat it too.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“I slip into the foyer and shut the door, taking time to kick off my riding boots so I don’t track dirt inside. I might murder people for a living, but I’m also a considerate guy.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark

“You do have fun when you do it, don’t you?” “Yeah.” I smirk. “Best adrenaline rush in the world.” “Guess Elle Woods was wrong about happy people killing other people.” “She wasn’t wrong about the endorphins, though.” “Fuck. I’m a sucker for a smart woman. And all that pink? Sign me up.”
― Chelsea Curto, In The Dark