The Hunter Quotes

“I am strong, yes. But being strong doesn’t mean never getting hurt. It means having a high pain tolerance. I’m not dumb enough to amp it up.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“What he said about you… I just want to share something my father once told me. He said if you love someone, and they love you, there’s no point taking offense in what they say or do to you, because they never mean you harm, anyway. And if you don’t love someone, if you don’t care about them, then there’s no point in taking offense in what they say or do to you, because you don’t care about them. Either way—” “You don’t get offended,”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Maybe she exhausted herself mid-meltdown. Like when toddlers fall asleep in the height of their tantrum.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“In that moment, I wished I’d never laid eyes upon Hunter Fitzpatrick, because I knew with certainty that for all his spoiled ways, corrupted behavior, and obsession with pleasure, he was innately good, loyal, and courageous.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Priceless and worthless are the same sum, presented in a different manner. Words make or break you.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“The prince is not going to save you, aingeal dian. He is stuck in his castle, fighting his own battle. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and live?” he asked, almost brokenly. I’d never seen him so bare, so raw. “You have to let life touch you. Drown a little with me, baby.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“I held him like he was made of glass.

He held me like I was made of clouds.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“I’m stupid in love with you, Sailor Brennan. Will you have my dumb ass? Flaws included. No returns.” “Fourteen business days to return said butt, and I get my full heart back if your performance is not to my satisfaction.” I started bargaining with him on live television. This was what we did. We bantered. His eyes lit up with mischief. “You never complained about the performance during your free trial period.” “Meh.” I shrugged. “It was free. Paying for something with hearts and other organs is a completely different matter.” “Fine. I believe in my product. You got yourself a deal.” He stood up in front of me. I reached my hand between us to shake on it. He took it and jerked me up, engulfing me in his huge arms.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“He was the Hunter. I was the prey.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“I cannot keep you from making mistakes, because then you’ll never learn from them. The world is tough, and cruel, and mostly unfair. It’s our job to find a way to navigate our way in it. The more I shield you, the less chance you’ll have of surviving.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“In a way that made me resent him simply because men that handsome aren't trustworthy.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Fuck me, Sailor Brennan. You really did a number on my heart. I guess what I’m trying to say—while offending the ears of every middle-aged housewife in this state—is that this is real. It’s always been real. You said I never wanted you, but the truth was, I never wanted anyone but you. Not really. But I hadn’t realized it until you walked away, and for the first time in my life, I couldn’t eat, sleep, or breathe. I see you, aingeal dian, even when you’re trying to hide. Especially when you are trying to hide. I cannot unsee you. I’m like that kid from The Sixth Sense. Only you’re not dead, and I’m not hella annoying.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Thank you for taking care of our boy. We know he’s a cunt.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Can I go Christian Grey on your ass and invite you for a trip in my private plane?” I flashed her my pearly whites.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Now, I felt the urge to defy his father and his stupid agreement. To break a promise. To drown, lose gravity, make a mistake I couldn’t take back. Hunter gave me his back, walking away, making the decision for us. “You are my butterfly, Sailor. And maybe I’m not Gerald’s flesh and blood, but make no mistakes—when I finally catch you, I intend to capture you, too.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Listen to yourself, fucker. I was cheesing so hard all I needed was wine and some crackers to create the perfect picnic scenario.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“If only he wasn’t a sex-crazed, billionaire brat, we wouldn’t want to kill each other.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Bet? Yo?” Kill looked at me like I was a horrific car accident. “Who talks like that? What do you have against the English language? You seem to butcher it whenever the opportunity presents itself. Did English hurt you when you were young? Show me where on the doll.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Taking your coffee with milk is like going down on a woman with a condom on your tongue. The Italians would exile you for less,”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“I wasn't at risk of falling in love.

Famous last words.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“I started laughing. "Damn." I pushed him away. "Get the fuck out. I'm not your son. I may be dumb and pretty, but for fuck's sake, I am pretty. You look like Gargamel.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“You are my butterfly, Sailor. And maybe I’m not Gerald’s flesh and blood, but make no mistakes—when I finally catch you, I intend to capture you, too.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“The girl wondered what would happen if the sun kissed the moon. She had no idea she’d find an answer to that question one day. Or that the person to give it to her would be that very lonely boy.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.” ―F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Priceless and worthless are the same sum, presented in different manners. Words make you or break you. By cursing, you reduce yourself to someone who cannot convey their feelings sufficiently.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“a cunt of gargantuan proportions.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Hunter Fitzpatrick, what are your intentions with my virtue?” I looked up, asking for the first time in a real, straightforward fashion. He smirked down at me. “Funny you should ask, Miss Brennan. I’m afraid I’m going for complete destruction.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Listen to me carefully, Hunter Fitzpatrick. I may seem like an insecure, average-looking geek to you. And you know what? That’s who I am. I own it. But make no mistake, this insecure geek comes from a long line of people you do not want to screw with, and their savagery rubbed off on me as well. I will not hesitate to pierce your pretty, spoiled-prince heart with one of my pointy arrows.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“Just to get a taste of being fucked. One cannot live his whole life only doing the fucking,”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter

“If I were a king going to war, I'd want her to lead my army. Bitch would destroy anything in her path to get what she wanted.”
― L.J. Shen, The Hunter