Darker Water Quotes

“If it could be anyone,” he whispered, “it would be you.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“I didn’t have feelings for Carson—I was in love with him. And what’s worse than falling in love when you don’t want to? Falling in love with someone who can’t love you back.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“I would rather see the moon fall than see you cry.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“I love you. Every part of you, not just the parts I’ve already told you I love. I need you to be in my life, Lane. Permanently.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“You never walk away from someone just once. Sure, the big dramatic one is important, but it’s all the little ones before and after that really matter. Walking out a door and slamming it behind you is easy. Getting someone out of your mind and your soul… That’s the hard part.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“How fucking ironic—I’d been looking for love for the last eight years. And when I finally stopped wanting and believing in it, it found me. I didn’t have feelings for Carson—I was in love with him.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“there was a woman who, though not stunningly beautiful, thought herself to be. Because she was in love with a man who made her feel that way.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“You look like I need a drink. Don’t move. I’ll be right back. I’ll get you one, too.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince.' My mothers favorite expression was completely fucking wrong. If you kiss a lot of frogs, all you end up with is sore lips and a bunch of frogs. And if you kiss a lot of princes, hoping at least one of them will stay that way, all you get is a horrific amount of disappointment and even more frogs.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Life’s too fucking short to spend any of it embarrassed or guilty. If you’re going to learn how to put yourself first, you can’t keep being controlled by what other people do.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“If you’re going to learn how to put yourself first, you can’t keep being controlled by what other people do.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“It was in my DNA to fuck up everything good. But I wanted it to be true and I would try. Really fucking hard.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Seriously. I’m a complete asshole who only cares about what he can get from someone. Take you, for example. I saw you sitting here alone, no ring, great body. And thought, ‘I want to fuck her.’ And yeah, those were the exact words that went through my head. On the way over here I tried to figure out the fastest and most efficient way to get you into my bed—which isn’t far from here, by the way—hoping you weren’t the type who needed a couple dinners out first. So, Lane”—he popped an eyebrow—“are”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Because I would rather see the moon fall than see you cry.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“I take back my earlier comment. It was too polite. I’ve already ruined your plans for this morning, so it’s only right that I ruin them for the whole day.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“A friend of my parents used to be like that. Until her family had her committed. So with the right meds, I’m sure you'll be fine.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“I ran out of cash, and I need a drink.”

“Liar.” But in a non-hurtful way, which was a nice change from all the other liars I’d met.

“I’m not lying. I need a drink. A big one. Or multiple smaller ones.”

“I’m at work, Carson.”

“Great. Do you have liquor there?”

“You don’t even drink, do you?”

“I drink all the time, but not in public. I stick to closet drinking—it’s easier to hide my shame that way.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“I’ll call you tomorrow.” Fuck! The words I never said, not ever, slipped out so easily. Twice in the last twenty-four hours. I must have put on someone else’s mouth and brain this morning. Because mine knew better.

“I’m not sure that’s a good idea.”

Thank the heavens. I’d never been as happy to be rejected as I was right now. “Why not?” Are you fucking kidding me? Maybe I could go by the butcher’s on my way home and get them to cut out my tongue.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Life’s too fucking short to spend any of it embarrassed or guilty. If you’re going to learn how to put yourself first, you can’t keep being controlled by what other people do.” Something”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“All I’d wanted was for someone to love me, to be someone I could love. A friend and a lover who respected me and didn’t lie, manipulate, or use me. But evidently, that wasn’t something I could have. Evidently, my judgment was so off, the only men I wanted were the ones who would treat me like shit. So my only choice was to stop looking—for a man, for heartbreak, for someone to love.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Because women were just stupid enough to believe we could have it all—the knight in shining armor and all that bullshit. I’d spent a lot of nights with knights, and when I finally woke up, when there was enough light to see who he truly was, he was already on his way out the door. Off to sweep the next idiot off her feet, to promise her everything and leave her with nothing.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Evidently, my judgment was so off, the only men I wanted were the ones who would treat me like shit.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Fuck it. For some unknown reason, I’d shaved my legs this morning. Maybe it was a sign from the universe that today was the day to do some experimenting.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“And a month from now, I would wake up knowing that sleeping with someone you love is a terrible thing to do when that love isn’t returned.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“I was afraid to be myself because I didn’t think you would stay with me if I was, so I pretended to be someone else. Of course, the irony is that you dumped me anyway. But I’m really happy now.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“Okay, he was really far from average looking. But guaranteed, he was as much a liar as they all are. Maybe worse because the more attractive a guy is, the more he thinks he can get away with. I take that back—the more he can get away with. Because women are idiots.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water

“He’s amazing but refuses to see it. Like the only things he has that anyone wants are his wallet and his ass.”
― Lauren Stewart, Darker Water