Last Light Quotes

“Jimmy there doesn’t have a woman. He’d take real good care of you.” I dart a quick glance at Jimmy and fight to keep my face from changing expression. “No, thank you.” “Shouldn’t say no so quickly. Pretty girl like you needs a man.” “I have a man,” I say without thinking. “She’s got a man.” The voice follows on the heels of mine. Lower. Gruffer. Louder. Travis.”
― Claire Kent, Last Light

“Just saw the bike and thought I’d take a look. I ain’t gonna hurt you.” “You sure as hell aren’t going to hurt me. Back the fuck up.”
― Claire Kent, Last Light

“Sometimes we gotta cry 'bout the smaller things because the big things are just too big.”
― Claire Kent, Last Light

“He’s come out of the old store while we’ve been talking, and now he steps over and puts a hand on my shoulder. It feels significant. Possessive. Like he’s staking his claim. I feel that tight curl of heat below my belly I remember from a couple of days ago by the creek. “I’m her man,” Travis says, rough and intimidating. He’s got his shotgun propped up against his shoulder. Not aimed or in position, but clearly visible. “So y’all just back off.”
― Claire Kent, Last Light