Forbidden Quotes

“It’s not about being worthy or perfect. It’s about finding the right person and choosing them.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“Because the worst feeling in the world was falling in love with someone who wasn’t capable of returning that love in the way you needed.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“And I knew the moment she appeared because the scariest defensive end in the league, the one who grew up in the house behind ours, absolutely crumpled when he saw my sister walking toward him. He held a hand over his mouth briefly, eyes shining with unshed tears. His friend and teammate, standing in the mirror position to mine, slapped him on the back and whispered something to Noah that had him dropping his hand, straightening so that he could watch Molly. A tear slid down the side of his cheek when he smiled at her.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“And sometimes, sister, you figure out a way to forgive someone because it’s what you need. Not because you’re letting them off the hook.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“My sister could not care less about which firsts you experience together. What she wants is forever.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“You two have been circling each other since the day he started. It’s like watching the two most flirt-avoidant people in the universe trying to figure out how to speak to each other.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“And for fuck’s sake, don’t fall for the first tight-bodied fangirl who fawns over you,” she teased. “I’d haunt you for the rest of your life.” Somehow, I managed a smile. “Would you?” “I’d make a bitch of a ghost.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“My smile was as easy as breathing, which was sort of how it felt to fall in love with him.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“Former fighter turned businessman was a whole mood, and I really, really liked it.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“My smile was as easy as breathing, which was sort of how it felt to fall in love with him. It was simply the way I worked, I realized. It was the big picture that I hadn’t been able to see until he was in front of me. Loving him was the thing I was born to do.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“With perfect clarity, I understood her protective instincts toward Isabel. Not because she wasn’t strong or because she couldn’t handle herself. But because there was some soul-deep recognition that she was mine to protect.
That if anyone upset her, I’d make them wish they were never born.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“Fuse box is in there. I can go check on the kids so I’m not in your hair.”
“Oh no, you’re going to help.” He was so nonchalant as he said it, opening the door and setting his toolbox down to hold it in place.
One of my eyebrows rose at the evenly spoken command. “Am I?”
He hit me with the full force of those eyes when he turned. “Yeah. Because if this ever happens again, you’ll know what to do.” Aiden jerked his head for me to join him in the utility room.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“Because even though she can dish out advice to us like it’s her job, she rarely tells us anything she’s going through. And I think it’s because she’s doing what she did when she was young, when Paige showed up. She’ll give these tiny windows of opportunity, and if you don’t take them, you won’t get another chance. My sister is one of the strongest, most incredible people I know, but she will shut down anyone if she’s afraid they’ll hurt her.” I swiped a hand over my mouth, regarding Molly with unfiltered curiosity. “Why are you telling me all of this? You don’t even know me.” Her smile was mysterious. “Because I know my sister. And if she’s refusing to talk about you, then you’ve wedged a foot in the door, and that means you’re important to her.” She stepped closer. “What I’m giving you, Aiden, is a chance.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“When it comes to you, Isabel, there is no competition, and I don’t know how to make peace with that.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden

“And quit saying sucks,” Logan called after his retreating back. “If that’s the worst he says at the age of ten, he’s doing better than we were,” I reminded him. He rubbed his temples. “I listen to cursing athletes all day at work, and sometimes, I think the worst language I’ve heard came from the four of you as you were growing up.” “That’s why you love us.” “And that love is why I am going prematurely gray.” He sighed. Paige patted his stomach. “My sexy silver fox,” she purred, leaning up for a kiss. I could handle PDA from about two percent of the population, but when he grabbed her ass, I shuddered.”
― Karla Sorensen, Forbidden