Consolation Quotes

“Hope is a weak bitch who couldn’t give two fucks about what you want. So I rely on faith. Faith that I’ll make it through this and find my heart again.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“You’re supposed to be untouchable, and yet here you are in my arms. I don’t know if I’m lucky or a fucking idiot. I just know that when we’re together, it feels right. It feels like we’re supposed to be.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“You’re going to make me fall in love with you, aren’t you?”
“I’m pretty sure that’s a done deal.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“I could leave the room, if you want to keep talking about my hotness,” Liam offers and flops in the chair…
I walk over and rip the beanie off. “Arrogance doesn’t suit you, Dempsey.” The giggle escapes me at the way his hair sticks out in various directions. “No one thinks you’re hot right now, buddy.”
He stands and walks toward me slowly. His warm breath bathes my neck as he leans in so only I can hear, “I think we both know that’s not true.” Liam’s finger glides against my arm and I shiver. “We can pretend though.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“She looks at me like I’m saving her. I wish she knew how much she is saving me.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“She needs to decide if it’s me she wants. I sure as hell won’t be the consolation prize.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“Lee, If you’re reading this, I’m no longer here.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“Listen to me. He was your husband, the father of your child, and my best friend. You don’t have to pretend he isn’t here between us. If you think he’s not in my mind every time I look at you, you’re wrong. I’m struggling with thinking of you the way I do. Imagining doing things with you that he’d beat my fucking ass for.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“You’re not horrible. I don’t think what we’re doing is horrible. Neither of us thought we’d be here. I think with my good looks and charm you were doomed.” Liam winks.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“Infidelity takes a part of your heart and tarnishes it forever.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“...he had the telltale signs...G-shock watch, tribal tats, and the whole I’m-so-amazing-just-ask-me vibe. Typical SEAL.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“We were in love,” she says slowly and a tear falls as does my heart.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“Is this weird for you? I mean, it’s us”.
Liam sighs and his finger whispers over the skin on my wrist. “Weird? No. Unexpected? Yes.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“I’ve made mistakes in my life, but you were the best thing that ever happened to me. You loved me when I probably didn’t deserve it. Know that when I close my eyes at night I always see you. And when I draw my last breath at the end, it’ll be your name I say last. Without you, there would be no me. Love me when I’m gone. Aaron”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“is the hardest part. If I forget you, I’m sure I’ll hear about it but know I love you. My betas: Mandi, Jennifer, Melissa, Holly, Roxana, Megan, & Linda—I love you all and I couldn’t do this without you. Each time I send you the mini cliffhangers you come back for more. I love torturing you and making you smile. Thank you for your friendship! Christy Peckham: I couldn’t do this”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“TO BE CONTINUED . .”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“There are still times I’m angry, but I won’t let it define me. Each day I have to choose the life I want to live. “I’m”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“dances with mine as if we’ve been doing this our whole”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“You’re barely functioning. I’m getting on a plane,” she chides. That’s the last thing I want. She stayed with me for a month after Aarabelle was born, and I thought I was going to lose my mind. Her nagging and forcing me out of the house was enough to make me question my decision to let her come at all. “Jesus, I’m fine.”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“months since Aaron’s funeral. Same shit different day. My daughter is growing and I have no one to share it with. Thankfully she’s sleeping through the night, so I’m not a complete mess. Those first few months were enough to put me over the edge, but at the same time, she kept me going. Loneliness consumes me, but I don’t let anyone know. “No, Mom. I’m fine,”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“couldn’t give two fucks about what you want. So I rely on faith. Faith that I’ll make it through this and find”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“softly. His head bows forward and touches my hand. I place my other hand on the back of his head and I feel him shake. “He was my brother,” Liam says as another tear falls from my cheek. “I-I . . . ” The stuttering of my words are all I can get out while he looks at me. He takes a second and draws a deep breath, stands, and walks over to the box. Initially, Liam refused to accept”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“head and I feel him shake. “He was my brother,” Liam says as another tear falls from my cheek. “I-I . . . ” The stuttering of my words are all I can get out while he looks at me. He takes a second and draws a deep breath, stands, and walks over to the box. Initially, Liam refused to accept”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“fuck everyone who told me they were sorry. I look over at my baby sleeping in her grandfather’s arms. I have Aarabelle. I have a beautiful girl who needs her mother. The SEALs begin their ritual. I’ve watched and pitied wives who had to sit through it. I wasn’t the one having to suffer”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“President of the United States and the Chief of Naval Operations, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one’s service to this Country and a grateful Navy.” Tears fall uncontrollably as my heart falters. His hand extends and I know I need to take it. I have to . . . but”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“friend for the last eight years. They graduated SEAL training together. The bond forged from risking their lives was unbreakable. The news of Aaron’s death rocked him and he’d vowed to be here. Liam and Jeff pull the flag taut as I try to keep my eyes open, but I can’t. I hear the slapping of the fabric being snapped tight. I inhale and focus on exhaling. The pain”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“friend for the last eight years. They graduated SEAL training together. The bond forged from risking their lives was unbreakable. The news of Aaron’s death rocked him and he’d vowed to be here. Liam and Jeff pull the flag taut as I try to keep my eyes open, but I can’t. I hear the slapping of the fabric being snapped”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“Each day I have to choose the life I want to live. “I’m”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“Fuck you and your cheating self, Aaron,” I say out loud as I take a drink. The burning down my throat ignites my anger. “I hope she was good, fucking bastard,” I say at his photo and the flag on the mantel. I”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation

“I enter the house and I want to feel nothing. I deserve a break from every emotion that’s haunting me. The bottle of Jack Daniels sits mocking me. I grab it and don’t bother with a cup. “Fuck”
― Corinne Michaels, Consolation