Shadow Quotes

“I love you, Randy. You are the light to my shadow.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“reinvented myself, deciding that aloof was how I’d hold myself together.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“I’m responsible for the death of my sergeant, best friend, and lover.” Randy could feel those cold fingers of shock wrap around his throat. “His name was Daniel, Dan, and we’d been together over four years. We used to talk about when we got out, what we’d do and where we’d go. I loved him and I killed him.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“was wondering who this belonged to and why you’re so sad when you look at it.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“He’d hidden himself away hoping someone he loved would eventually see him. Now that he had someone he loved, Randy wanted to make sure there were no secrets between”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“He was quiet and reserved, not wanting to draw attention to himself, but had been screaming for someone to see him for the person he was.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“I love you, Jake. I want to have a life with you after this is over.” There it was, out in the open.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“He didn’t have to live in fear anymore. He didn’t have to beg for someone’s love. Amazingly, Jake gave that to him freely.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“Had he ever felt his love reflected back to him in equal measure?”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“You are not people to me. You are the man I love and want to spend my life with. There are no limits to what I’d do for you.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“You are awe-inspiring. You actually get me and my craziness. I love you, Jake.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“I love you, Randy. I know it’s early on in this relationship, but if you’ll have this old Marine I’d be mighty thankful.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“When Shadow had come out to her, her only concern was over how other people would treat him. She loved him and supported him, and he knew he was one of the lucky ones.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“As he’d done for the past several days, Shadow watched over Randy while he slept. Having him in his arms appealed to Shadow’s protective nature, but it also brought emotions to the surface that were better left buried. Turning his mind to questions left unanswered, he wondered what Randy had meant when he said “he knew things” about the fellowship.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“Rest. I’ll keep you safe.” “Thanks, Jake. You have no idea how much this means to me.” Randy wasn’t blowing smoke.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“Shadow’s response was instantaneous. He cupped Randy’s jaw and looked him straight in the eye. “You are beautiful. Now let’s get you dressed and fed.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“Randy wanted to believe him, but he needed time to believe he was safe and would stay that way. He knew he was still in survival mode and would be for a long time.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“There was no way in hell he was losing what he’d only just found.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“For the first time in decades, Shadow wanted to be seen.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“He didn’t know what it was about Randy, but the man called out to every part of Shadow.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow

“Their eyes met and Randy couldn’t help the crack in his voice when he begged, “Please, don’t betray me.” Shadow leaned in close. “I would never consider it, cutie.”
― M. Tasia, Shadow