The Reigning and the Rule Quotes

“The vicious thing about love that no one ever tells you is how it's so incredibly easy to fall in love. It's the falling out process that can be a real bitch.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“But for what it's worth, I'd rather have two seconds of love than a lifetime of misery.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“You cut my shirt!"

"Yes. I apologize. I was aiming for your heart. Next time, I won''t miss.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“One of those dark layers is the sickening realization that when you hand your heart over someone, you automatically lose the option of yanking it back if they wound you.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“I don't know how to be around you and not love you.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“Answer me this. Do you love me?"

"Why ask? I'm still in the room, and I haven't punched you in the face. I think the answer is clear."

(...)

"You won't admit you love me, but do you want to kiss me?"

"Do you want to kiss me?"

"Every day.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“Existing in pain simply makes it impossible for the wound to close.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“In life, you have to be tough and form an outward barrier, or you’ll be crushed by the weight of the world.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule

“Perhaps the greatest agony you can feel is to watch the love of your life walk this Earth with someone else.”
― Calia Read, The Reigning and the Rule