Lust Marked Quotes

“But I smiled. Because that’s what I do when I’m falling apart.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“I don’t want to be like this,” I whispered, my voice
breaking.
“But you already are, Daphne.” The voice was steady,
patient—like it knew a secret I hadn’t figured out yet.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“I said stop!” But it didn’t. It never did. I doubled over, shaking so hard...”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“The thing we fought tonight… It wasn’t normal.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“Something about it felt... flat. Like the warmth was missing.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“Something about it felt... flat. Like the warmth was missing.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“Well,” I said, wiping my bloody hand on my shirt, “you’re back. I was starting to think I scared you off.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“It was quieter than usual. The kind of quietness I hate, quietness, makes me remember things I don't want to remember.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“Don’t look behind us,” he said. “No matter what you hear.” But I did. I looked anyway. And now it’s coming. Closer. Too close.”
― Poheli Author, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End

“Grief is supposed to fade, isn’t it? That’s what they say. Time heals. The sharp edges dull. But guilt?
Guilt doesn’t fade. It doesn’t soften. It festers. It wraps itself around your ribs like barbed wire and tightens every time you dare to breathe.”
― Poheli, Lust Marked: The beginning of the End