Deserted Quotes

“Maybe it takes a fighter to recognize a runner. Maybe I’ve just been in the game long enough. If you’re reading this, you’re on the road somewhere, and you’ve decided there’s something you have to go through alone.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“Your loved ones can sympathize but never relate.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“you’re not there. You become an object.” Cargo. A shipment. “You lose your voice. Nothing you say matters. You don’t exist. You’re not worth anything. You’re alone.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“Kids who mess up to get attention don’t care about getting Dad’s belt. All they want is to be seen. It’s completely fucked up—but it’s proof, you know? From a young age, we’re willing to hurt in order for people to see us.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“Even though abuse is abuse, there’s some abuse that’s worse, and I believe it’s neglect. Being forgotten, ignored, cast aside. That’s what makes you feel worthless.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“I’ve formed attachments to people I’ve rescued before, but never like this. It’s never been about attraction. It’s never gone beyond wanting to protect innocence. Or shield it. No matter how obsessive I’ve been about it. You’re not like the others, Gray. You’re not like anyone.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“never in the way, and until you trust us fully, it’s never a bad time to ask anything. Okay?” Jayden nodded hesitantly and chewed on his bottom lip. “Okay.” “Okay.” Gray leaned over and pressed a quick kiss to the side of Jayden’s head. It made the boy quirk a strange grin, and his cheeks turned pink.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“Trauma can’t be fixed overnight, and you can’t escape it.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“Thank you—and…thank you for not telling Mom just how serious I am about Jayden yet.” She chuckled and patted his arm. “That’s your story to tell,”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“I like fucking with you almost as much as I like fucking you.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“I need you,” he breathed urgently. Darius cupped his face and kissed him hard. “Anyth—” “Your fingers. Fuck me with your fingers.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“It was about being better today than yesterday, because if he focused on the wrong thing—if he focused on defeating Darius—Gray would always lose.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“he wasn’t competing against Darius. He was competing against himself.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“He closed the distance between them, slipped a hand to the back of Darius’s neck, and reached up and covered his mouth with his own. Gray could’ve fuckin’ cried with relief. Darius was quick to lock his arms around Gray and pull him flush to his body. He deepened the kiss too. It was impossible for Gray not to feel the urgency, and it provided some comfort he sorely craved. Darius needed him. Thank fuck.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted

“Confirmations are short. Explanations as to why something isn’t correct usually provide more details.”
― Cara Dee, Deserted