Magic Stars Quotes

“I can always tell when you're thinking about food. You forget to be the Serious Wolf and you get this dreamy look in your eyes. You know, most people would think you were thinking about a girl. They have no idea that her name is bacon.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“She'd dropped to her knees and put her head on his chest, and when she'd heard the strong, even heartbeat, she'd cried and then kissed his lips gently, because he was asleep and he would never know. He'd scared her so much.
Stupid wolf. Her stupid, stupid wolf.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“You belong to someone else."
"Yes.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Every time you see a problem and walk away from it, you set a new standard.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Clothes don’t have magic powers, Derek. They don’t mystically protect you from three-inch claws, rapists, or murderers. If someone decides to hurt you, they will do so whether or not you have a thin layer of denim over your skin.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“seeing Derek fall as he turned human again, and then running too fast up Pillar Rock. She’d dropped to her knees and put her head on his chest, and when she’d heard the strong, even heartbeat, she’d cried and then kissed his lips gently, because he was asleep and he would never know. He’d scared her so much. Stupid wolf. Her stupid, stupid wolf.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Never show a weakness; never show pain. The vulnerable get eaten. She would break down later when she was alone, but neither he nor anyone else would ever see it.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Derek’s lips stretched into a smile on their own, driven not by humor but by the instinctual need to bare his teeth as the wild inside glared through his eyes.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“You know, most people would think you were thinking about a girl. They have no idea that her name is bacon.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“How did it feel, Herald?” The memory of power ripping from her in a torrent surfaced in her mind, followed by a spike of pain as she said the power word after her incantation had paved the way. She heard the sound of Adams’ bones breaking and patted Peanut’s nose. “How did it feel?” The Herald of Atlanta smiled. “It felt good.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Why? Is the sight of my legs disturbing you, Derek?”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Some things you simply accepted, the way you accepted the sunrise or the winter cold. They called it lupine fatalism, but in reality it was plain common sense.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“He would soak in that silver glow until it shone from his eyes and sing a long song about hunting and running through the dark wood in the middle of the night.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Never show a weakness; never show pain. The vulnerable get eaten.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“How did it feel?” The Herald of Atlanta smiled. “It felt good.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Julie remembered finishing off Adams, seeing Derek fall as he turned human again, and then running too fast up Pillar Rock. She’d dropped to her knees and put her head on his chest, and when she’d heard the strong, even heartbeat, she’d cried and then kissed his lips gently, because he was asleep and he would never know. He’d scared her so much. Stupid wolf. Her stupid, stupid wolf.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“She had stayed with him. She hadn’t left and called for pickup; she’d just stayed here, where he’d fallen, and watched over him. Julie dug in the bag. “I grabbed some food from the food cart passing by. It’s not deer babies, but you’ll just have to suffer through it.” He reached out and touched her hand. She paused and looked at him, her eyes bottomless. “Thank you.” “For what?” “For staying with me.” “You’re welcome, Wolf,” she said quietly.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“She reached out and stroked his face with her fingertips. Her silver eyes shone. Her voice came in a shocked whisper. “You belong to someone else.” “Yes.” His body tore with the last of its strength. The wolf spilled out, and he shoved his clawed hand into her chest. His claws punctured her heart. He tore it out.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“The wild had gotten away from him. It was always like this—he remembered what he did only after he had done it. It always felt right while he was doing it. Sometimes he regretted it, although mostly he didn’t. He did today.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“He decided to yank her tail. “Delicious.” “Seriously?” “Mhm. Later on I’ll come back here and eat all of the deer babies. I’ll be big and fat.” No werewolf or human hunter would kill a pregnant doe or a doe with fawns. Do that often enough, and you risked your food supply. Then come winter, where would you be? “If this is you trying to be funny, stop.” He grinned at her. “You wanted jokes.” “What kind of a joke is that?” “Wolf kind.” “You really need a girlfriend.” Not that again.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“He was the Grey Wolf in the city; the one who came and found you if you fucked up and hurt the wrong people.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“For some people, the stars aligned and everything went right. For him everything went wrong, every time. When he wanted something, when he reached for it, life broke him, yet somehow he always survived.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“If we find out why the Iveses died over that rock, I’ll make you all the bacon you want.” He startled. Julie shrugged and bit her jerky. “I can always tell when you’re thinking about food. You forget to be the Serious Wolf, and you get this dreamy look in your eyes. You know, most people would think you were thinking about a girl. They have no idea that her name is bacon.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Don’t you own any jeans?” “I do.” “You should wear them.” “Why? Is the sight of my legs disturbing you, Derek?” She stopped Peanut and stuck her left leg out in front of him. “Is there something wrong with my legs?” There was nothing wrong with her legs. They were pale and muscular, and men who should know better noticed them. He was not going to notice them for a list of reasons a mile long, starting with the fact that she was sixteen, and he was twenty. He sidestepped her leg.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“He didn’t like the sound of that. “Still, you should stop talking to Roland.” She sat up straighter. “Will you stop bossing me around?” “Stop doing stupid crap, and I’ll stop.” Her eyes narrowed. “Eat my horse’s ass.” Ugh. No thanks. “What, was Desandra at the house recently?”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“There are things he can’t hide from me. Things that only I can see.” She leaned forward. “He’s teaching me, and that means I’m learning how he thinks. Someone has to talk to him, Derek. Kate isn’t going to. That leaves me. I’m learning. I can make my own incantations now. I know how to build them and infuse them with power. That’s something Kate doesn’t know how to do.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“I know!” She clapped her hands together. “Maybe we could all go into battle blindfolded.” He had an urge to pull her off her horse and shake her until some sense appeared in her brain.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“You’ve been talking to him again.” She didn’t say anything, her gaze fixed on the street ahead. Damn it. “Why the hell do you keep talking to him?” “Because Roland teaches me things.” “What could he possibly teach you? How to be an immortal megalomaniac dickhead who kills his own kids? That’s some great lesson.” “He teaches me magic.” She glared at him. “Stay away from him. He is dangerous.” She opened her eyes really wide and blinked at him. “Oh really? You think so? I had no idea.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“most people would think you were thinking about a girl. They have no idea that her name is bacon.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars

“Look into my eyes and despair. For I’m Punishment, and you cannot escape me.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Stars