In The Corsair's Bed Quotes

“Fuck anyone that tells you that you’re ugly,” I say to him. “I like your face.”

He’s quiet for a long moment, as if he doesn’t know what to say. “Humans do have strange tastes after all.”
― Ruby Dixon, In The Corsair's Bed

“Did you just try to kill me? Kef, that’s cute.”
― Ruby Dixon, In The Corsair's Bed

“Thank you for not making that weird.”

“Weird?”

She shrugs. “You know. About my past. I wasn’t sure how you would feel being with me, knowing what I’ve been through. Who I’ve been with.”

I caress her head, stroking her hair back from her face. “None of that is who you are. Who you are is this person here. The one with me now. The fierce little human who does what she must to survive and spits in the face of danger. I love her. I loved her since I met her.”
― Ruby Dixon, In The Corsair's Bed

“You’ll never lose me as a friend, Cat. I promise.” His voice is warm, slightly rough, but so good I want to use it as a blanket and wrap myself in it. “I’m here if you want me. I’m here if you don’t. I’m here if you change your mind about all of this and just want a buddy. And I’m here if you want more. There’s no pressure.”
― Ruby Dixon, In The Corsair's Bed

“So what’s our new name if it’s not the Dancing Fool?” Sentorr asks, annoyance stamped through his demeanor.

“How about the Lovesick Fool?” Kivian smirks in my direction.

I make a rude gesture back at him.”
― Ruby Dixon, In The Corsair's Bed

“(...) More humans will make this place a lot prettier than looking at these ugly faces.” He gestures at the rest of us.

To my surprise, Cat scowls at Kivian. “Quit saying that. Tarekh’s not ugly.”

I’m torn between astonishment and wanting to squeeze the small human against my chest. Such an ardent defender.

“I’m lucky to have someone so fierce on my side,” I tell her, pleased.”
― Ruby Dixon, In The Corsair's Bed

“I think he’s going to murder me. Just reach across the bed and choke the life out of me.
Instead, he smiles again. “Did you just try to kill me? Kef, that’s cute.”

“Fuck you.”
― Ruby Dixon, In The Corsair's Bed