Savage Season Quotes

“Here we were, two damaged souls who'd found each other, connecting so deeply it felt almost spiritual.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“liabilities had to be eliminated. Even if they carried my DNA. Especially if they carried my DNA. I could never let sentiment override necessity. I built this empire on the understanding that blood meant loyalty. Without loyalty, blood was just biology.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“He was in my bloodstream, like heroin shot straight into a vein. I was an addict who never wanted to get sober. Even with the threat of overdose and collapsed veins, I knew I’d never stop shooting up. Czar was my drug of choice, and I was too far gone.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“I’d do anything for Czar, which made my current helplessness unbearable.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“You knew what I was when you looked me in my eyes and said you was ready for a nigga like me. Maybe not the specifics, but you knew I was a savage.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Because now every time you get roses from me, you'll remember that I'll kill for you. That there isn’t shit I wouldn't do for you.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Salvador was a giant in personality, in legend, but not stature. Barely taller than me, he was slender, skin deeply tanned and smooth. His dark hair, greying at the temples was slicked back.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“She shook her head. “Your brother has lost his mind, and I don’t trust her.” I laughed. “The fuck you don’t trust her for? You think she's an undercover fed or some shit?”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Czar rounded the corner holding hands with that damn housekeeper. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t talk shit. “What in the sexual harassment lawsuit going on here?”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Let me forget about everything except you. For one fuckin’ day, I don’t wanna be Czar Savage, the fixer. I just wanna be Czar, your man.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“That nigga would kill his fuckin’ mama if she crossed him wrong. He ain't got one ounce of love in his heart for nobody.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“If you fuckin’ with me like I’m fuckin’ with you, ain’t no such thing as too fast. We set the speed. We determine the altitude. I’m all in. I’m talkin’ ‘bout no seatbelts, no airbags, no emergency brakes. Can you handle that?”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Listen,” he continued. His deep voice dropped to an intimate tone that made my panties dampen. “I want you. So, I’m willing to do whatever to put a smile on your face. I’m not really with the phone cupcaking shit, but if you want a nigga to make time to sit on the phone with you, say that. I’on care how busy I am. I’ll make time and do that for you.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Marco was handsome in a very conventional and safe way. Tall, fit but not overly muscular. He had kind eyes and perfect teeth. Clean cut, no tattoos, nice guy, the kind that always finished last. Marco was obviously the relationship type. He wasn’t looking for something casual. He wanted a wife, kids, a house in the suburbs, church on Sundays, followed by an afternoon in the park. He was everything Czar wasn’t. Everything I should’ve wanted.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“It led me to study criminal justice in college. While roommates partied and dated, I was up late studying case studies and penal codes. I entered the FBI academy straight after undergrad.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“codes. I entered the FBI academy straight after undergrad.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“It led me to study criminal justice in college. While roommates partied and dated, I was up late studying case studies and penal codes.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Hello?” I said. “Hello, Agent Reed? Are you there?” I exhaled. “Yeah, I’m here.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“I like dark skin niggas with really big…” Her eyes dropped to my semi-erect dick. “Egos. Millionaire type niggas that run empires. A demon to everybody except the woman he loves. You know, the plot to almost every urban romance book and Tubi movie.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Deuce Savage, you're under arrest for possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to traffic narcotics,” he said.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Czar was the heir apparent, firstborn, and Royalty was the only girl. They were the favorites while I was often overlooked and overshadowed. Shit, the proof was in our names. Our parents named them Czar and Royalty. And then there was me–Deuce. Second. Number two. Like they already knew I wouldn’t measure up to their firstborn or their princess. Second place, second best, second thought.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“In his sleek black GLE 63,”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“I swallowed hard. “Czar, this is so inappropriate.” “Naw.” His thumb traced my bottom lip as he bit his own. “What’s inappropriate is you pretending you belong to some other nigga.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“He turned to Marco, his expression went bored and unimpressed. “Take care of her. She's a... good girl.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“I felt bad for her man, whoever the fuck he was. He didn’t realize his girl already belonged to someone else. He was borrowing time with something that was already mine because I knew exactly how this would end.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Two expensive gifts for my housekeeper and not because I was trying to buy her silence or loyalty, but because something deep in my chest wanted to see her smile.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Patience is power, Czar. The moment you give up is always right before the miracle'.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“There you go. Good girl,” he said.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Czar was a force, tall, well over six feet, with broad shoulders and an athletic physique that could only come from hours in the gym. His skin was the color of dark roasted coffee beans, smooth and rich. He had a taper faded low cut with deep waves and an immaculate hairline. His beard was thick, giving him a rugged yet refined look.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season

“Kyla? Gotdamn. She had smooth brown skin, and her hair was a puff of blonde curls. Her expression was neutral, not quite a smile but not disrespectful either. And those eyes…damn they looked so familiar. Too familiar. But I knew I’d never met her before. I couldn’t pull my eyes away. Kyla’s eyes were large, intelligent, and held a depth I rarely encountered.”
― Tara Ellis, Savage Season