Rise & Fall Quotes

“Sometimes you find that one person, and you just know. And even if you don’t love them right away, you know you will. It’s just a matter of time. Because no one you’ve ever known has come close to making you feel the way they do. It keeps you up at night and drives you fucking crazy, but you pray to God the feeling never goes away no matter how much it’s killing you.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Question one: are you all screwing each other? Question two: how can I get in on the action?”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“The two went at it like nobody was watching. Except someone was watching. Dex was watching. Should he remind them he was still here? Should he have brought some popcorn? Should he turn away?”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Fuck off, Daley. You’re not my nursemaid."
“No, he’s my nursemaid,” Sloane grumbled, giving Ash a weak push before taking hold of Dex’s wrist and pulling him over to stand in between his legs. He wrapped his arms around Dex’s waist and held him close. “Get your own.”
Ash shook his head in shame. “You’re so whipped, man.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Sloane gave him a questioning look as Dex returned his phone to his pocket before walking over to the window and knocking on it. “What are you doing?” Sloane asked. “I’m wondering if this is bulletproof.” “Why?” “Because I want to know if I can shoot my way through it before trying to jump out.” He turned to the couch and pointed to it. “Do you think if I dramatically throw myself onto this like one of those old Hollywood starlets it’ll have the same effect? I feel like I need to have some kind of bitch fit right now.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Stay.” Dex felt a lump in his throat. “I’m not going anywhere,” he promised. Sloane hummed before nodding again. “Good. Need you.” His features softened as he drifted off, but not before he said one more word. “Always.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“I need you to be okay, Sloane. Please. I don’t know if you can hear me. You probably can’t, but I’ll say it anyway. I love you. I love you, and you can’t leave me.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Keeler, you have so many issues, you can put the fucking New York Times out of business.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“For the first time in his life, he was a hot mess over a guy. Then again, Sloane Brodie wasn't just any guy. He was rolling thunder and a sweet summer breeze. Passionate, complex, and intense. Mysterious and brooding. He made Dex laugh, beg, and want to scream. With one look he could crush Dex's heart, with one whisper have him on his knees.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Dex ran in. He dramatically threw himself in front of Sloane. “But Daddy, I love him!” Maddock”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Are you okay? Are you hurt? I—” Ash’s words were cut off by Cael’s mouth on his. It took Ash a moment to react, and it wasn’t how Dex had expected. Closing his eyes, Ash returned Cael’s kiss. At Ash’s response, Cael threw his arms around Ash’s neck, and the two kissed like nothing else in the world existed. Out”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“You play tough guy, making jokes to hide the anger you feel in your heart because they were taken from you, the men responsible never found.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Sloane took hold of Dex’s jaw and turned his face so he could look in those pale blue eyes. “Spill.” Dex cringed. “Ooh, bad choice of words.” On second thought, maybe Sloane didn’t want to know. Dex leaned in to whisper in Sloane’s ear. “I saw them jerk each other off.” “What?”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“You, sir, are a fiend,” Dex declared, his finger poking Sloane in the chest. “A fiend, and a cad, and a… a… sugar thief! Thief!” Everyone”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Aren’t you going to sing for me?” Sloane smiled at the way his partner’s cheeks flushed. “For… you?” “But I get to pick the song,” Sloane said. “Oookay.” Dex stood.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Sloane inhaled sharply, and he relinquished control to his Therian side without any further thought. His claws came out, and his painful cry drowned out Dex’s as the tips of Sloane’s claws pierced his lover’s skin. Dex clutched at Sloane, his finger’s digging into his bicep and his jaw clenched as he tried desperately to keep himself quiet. His eyes grew glassy and red, but Sloane could see Dex fighting to keep himself from screaming. Darkness encroached Sloane’s vision, his senses sharpening. Slowly and deliberately he sliced at Dex’s arm, making sure to go deep enough to leave his mark permanently but not enough where Dex would need stitches. Sloane’s heart pounded, the scent of Dex’s blood filling his nostrils. He ground his hips against Dex as he finished leaving his mark around Dex’s forearm. As soon as he was finished, he pulled off his T-shirt and wrapped it around his partner’s bleeding arm, tying it firmly in place. His eyes landed on Dex, and he was taken aback by the heat in those amazing eyes. They clawed at each other’s clothes the best they could with Dex’s arm and Sloane’s leg. Desire and love turned into desperation, sending them both into a frenzy of need and lust. Sloane spit into his hand, making it good and wet, then wrapped it around his cock, stroking himself before he pushed a finger against Dex’s entrance. “Yes,” Dex hissed, his fingers slipping into Sloane’s hair and grabbing fistfuls of it. “Please, fuck me.” Sloane”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“And you watched them?” Sloane whispered hoarsely. “Only in the beginning. I didn’t know what to do!” Dex’s voice went up in pitch, which meant he was panicked about it. It made Sloane want to laugh, but he restrained himself. Sloane arched an eyebrow at him. “How about turning away?” “I did. After I snapped myself out of it, I turned around and put the earpieces in. ZZ Top was playing, hence why I’ll never be able to listen to it again.” Sloane went thoughtful. “Did you get turned on?” His partner’s face went beet red and Sloane laughed.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Sloane quickly prepped Dex, his dick soon replacing his fingers inside his lover. The feral beast inside him rejoiced. Dex was his. Would always be his. Any Therian who laid eyes on Dex’s arm would know what the deliberate claw marks meant.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Hobbs let out a low feral growl, his hand going to Calvin’s crotch where he massaged his partner before pulling down the zipper of Calvin’s jeans. Oh shit. They were going to whip them out. “Please, Ethan. You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this. I want you so bad.” Calvin’s”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Hobbs grabbed Calvin by the waist, hoisted him up, and pushed him up against the van’s wall, pinning him there with his body as he took hold of Calvin’s face and kissed him.”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Dex unlocked the front door and bent over to pick up the mail on the floor, Sloane found himself distracted. It was the first time he’d thought about anything sexual. Now he couldn’t stop thinking about it. About Dex lying under him gasping and moaning, begging for Sloane to fuck him. God, he missed that. “Fuck!” Dex spun around, his eyes wide. “What is it? What’s wrong?” “We can’t have sex,” Sloane whined. Dex stared at him before bursting into laughter. “Is that what you’re worried about? Not having sex?” Sloane glared at Dex as his partner helped him inside and closed the door behind them. “I don’t see what’s so funny. This is a serious situation.” The sinful look on Dex’s face was enough to have Sloane swallowing hard. It was followed by Dex slipping his arms around Sloane, his hand migrating south to Sloane’s ass where he gave it a squeeze. When Dex spoke, his voice was low and husky. “Do you really think not being able to have sex is going to stop me from finding ways to make you purr? To drive you absolutely fucking crazy? You think I don’t know how to get creative?” Sloane licked his bottom lip. “Well, when you put it like that….”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“I’m fucking heavy.” Dex chuckled and gave his bicep a squeeze. “It’s all that sexy muscle.” His”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“They clearly got swept up in the gravitational pull of your awesome.” “You”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Sarge, I know you’re upset—” Maddock pointed the bat at Sloane. “You don’t know Jack, boy. You and Keeler get your asses in the back. We have shit to discuss.” “About what?” Ash asked, looking puzzled. “About where you two have decided to plant your dicks.” Sloane’s”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“I was thinking he’s mine, and I want everyone to know it.” “Fuck. Sloane—” “I”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Ash’s eyes went wide. “You marked Daley? Holy fuck, Sloane.” “I know.” “This”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Sloane sat up. “You’re regretting it?” Ash tried to hold back a grin but couldn’t. In the end he gave in. “Fuck no. I don’t regret it. I just mean, I wish I hadn’t been so impulsive. I wanted to do it right.” “I don’t know about you, but I’d say by the look on Cael’s face a moment ago, you did it right.” Ash”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Sloane went thoughtful. “Did you get turned on?” His partner’s face went beet red and Sloane laughed. “Oh my God! You got turned on. You little perv.” “What? It was like watching live porn.” “Now”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“To Sloane and Dex. May they have many years of amazing sex and driving each other batshit crazy.” Dex”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall

“Ash called out at him. “Sloane’s going to sing! Woo!” “Only”
― Charlie Cochet, Rise & Fall