In Pain and Blood Quotes

“Isn't this just fun?" Dylan whispered, not quite daring to hope the hound had come to the same conclusion.
"That depends," Tracker replied. "Is that all you want?"
"No," he breathed. There was so much more he yearned for. He could almost understand why his friend in the tower used to risk falling in love.”
― Aldrea Alien, In Pain and Blood

“I'm pretty sure we've just sworn ourselves into a lifetime together."
"Just the one?" Tracker cocked his head. "Does that mean I will have to hunt you down in the next?”
― Aldrea Alien, In Pain and Blood

“That is not how it works, Dylan. The desire you felt was already within you. All I ever did was help you see what you have been denying to yourself.”
― Aldrea Alien, In Pain and Blood

“Happened?" he echoed, one brow attempting to lift further. "And how does that just 'happen'? You two were naked together and you-what?-fell on him? Repeatedly?”
― Aldrea Alien, In Pain and Blood

“The easiest way to protect a book is to seal it behind glass, but keeping it safe and unobtainable also denies its true purpose.”
― Aldrea Alien, In Pain and Blood

“The man halted in front of Dylan, giving a considering hum as those honey-coloured eyes looked him over. A dozen little silver and gold rings and cuffs adorned the elf’s ears. They glittered in the early light as the man tipped his head up.
Dylan straightened his back, resisting the urge to shuffle on the spot.
Something familiar lingered in the way the man’s lips twisted. “You seemed rather less tall in the dark. No matter. What is it that they say in the army when handing over charge of you to another?” Tracker snapped his fingers. “Ah, yes. I believe it is… your arse is mine.”
― Aldrea Alien, In Pain and Blood

“I am not sure there has ever been such a thing as happy ever after, but we could certainly try for secure mutual existence,”
― Aldrea Alien, In Pain and Blood