The Kraken's Sacrifice Quotes

“When you’re at rock bottom, sometimes the only thing to do is keep digging.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I want to spend the rest of my life on a yacht surrounded by beautiful people who will dribble champagne into my mouth and feed me strawberries and tell me I’m pretty.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Poor Catalina, her mommy was neglectful to the point of abuse, now she seeks out every single unattainable partner she can find, attempting to prove she’s worthy of love.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“You are not a pawn, Lina. You’re not a womb to be utilized or a body to be used for others’ benefits. You are a person, and you get to choose what you want.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I might get eaten.” His grin is quick and devastating. “Only if you’re very, very good.” Is Thane . . . flirting with me?”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“You don’t have to be scared of me, King Kraken. I don’t even like sushi.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Get your game face on, Cat. You just got your mind blown by a fucking kraken-man, and he’s being nice to you. This is a good thing, not cause for alarm.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I have the hysterical thought that I’m going to have to teach this kraken what a clitoris is”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“That’s the thing about grace. It’s not about deserving.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“It’s amazing to be with someone I feel safe enough with, someone I can navigate bumps with, without being afraid he will drop me like yesterday’s trash because I’m not perfect. We’re already growing together, and it makes me downright giddy to think of spending years and years with him.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I can lie in our bed and watch the stars, which brings me more joy than I could have ever anticipated.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“You would have recovered just fine,” ze snaps. “You just needed a kick in the ass.” Zir tone warms. “Catalina is quite the kick in the ass, isn’t she?” “Yes.” He’s smiling. I can hear it in his voice. “Now, she’s been through a lot, so it’s best you leave before she wakes.” “So nurturing,” Embry teases. “You’re such a softy when you’re in love. I’m happy for you, Thane. Truly.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I have more hope for the future than I ever could have dreamed. A future with Thane. I’m smiling against his chest as sleep finally takes me.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Catalina.” He reaches up and cups my face with one big hand. “I don’t deserve your grace.” “That’s the thing about grace. It’s not about deserving.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“He loves me. He doesn’t want to hurt me. He doubts his ability to be good enough . . . just like I do.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I glance at the bed and then away. As much as I want to hold her right now, this isn’t about my needs. It’s about what she needs. “If you want me to take you up to your old room, I can do that.” “Thane.” She accepts the cup with hands that shake a little. “You’re doing the noble-sacrifice thing, and I don’t have the energy to navigate it right now, so I’m going to be blunt. I’m shaky and don’t know what to feel beyond relief, so I would greatly appreciate it if you’d hold me tonight.” “Of course.” Do I sound too eager? I’m not sure I care.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I’m just happy she’s okay. I haven’t lost her.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Catalina pats my chest again. “It’s okay,” she repeats. Letting her go is the hardest thing I’ve done in a very long time. I want to keep her wrapped up, but I helped put her in this position, and I can’t protect her without help. Goddess, I really am a fool.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“You’re shit at the soft stuff, Thane. Unless something’s changed in the past few weeks, I suggest you let me take her back to the castle while she recovers. She’s going to be a bit raw emotionally, even if it’s just with relief, and if you open your mouth and say some foolish shit, you’re going to hurt her.” “I would cut my own heart out of my chest before I hurt her.” Their mouth works for a few beats, but no sound comes out. Ramanu clears their throat. “Things really have progressed between you two.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I would really like you to hold me right now if that’s okay.” He’s at my side in an instant, pulling me into his arms and hugging me tight. “I will be there with you the entire time. No harm will come to you. I promise.” I bury my face in his chest and cling to him. I have no doubts this is the right call to make, but I’m already mourning the way it’s going to change our relationship. How can it not?”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I met them, but I’m used to their cutting wit and irreverent attitude. This soft caring makes me feel wobbly, like the ground has shifted beneath my feet. “I want it gone,” I repeat. “Okay.” They squeeze my hands, taking me at my word. “I have to retrieve someone who knows more about this sort of thing, and she’ll see you through the process.” They squeeze my hands again. “It will be quick and painless. I promise.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“If you keep doing nice things for me, I’m going to think you really like me.” I gather her closer and let her breathing smooth out in sleep before I reply, “That’s the thing, Lina. I do care about you. I care about you much more than I realized.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I hold out a hand. “Will you come to bed with me?” For a moment, it seems like she might argue, but she finally slips her hand into mine and lets me pull her into my arms. “Only because you asked so nicely.” “Of course.” “No other reason. I’m just being agreeable since you fed me bread.” I hide my smile in her hair as I lift her into my arms. “I’ll feed you bread every day if this is the result.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“You’re kind and funny.” I watch her consider her next move and can’t help adding, “You’re also so sexy, it takes my breath away.” She pauses, her hand hovering again. “You just said that to distract me from kicking your ass at this game.” “That doesn’t make it less true.” I find myself smiling. The expression feels strange on my face. “Did it work as far as distraction goes?” “No,” she says primly. She moves to a different piece and shifts it on the board. “Checkmate.” “What?” I jerk forward and stare at the board. Oh, the clever little brat. “You set me up.” “Did I?” Catalina bats her eyes at me, but she can’t stop the broad grin from pulling at her lips. “I think it was an accident. Maybe we should play again to make sure.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Would you . . . like to play again?” The hopefulness in his voice makes my heart give a worrisome lurch. It’s a lost cause. I already know it. I was going to fall for this man from the moment he set himself in my life like a tower I could never hope to scale.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“He turns as I approach, and though he’s obviously trying to keep his expression locked down, he stares at me as if he’s relieved I didn’t crawl out a window and escape. Which is just ridiculous. For one, there weren’t any windows.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Ironic that all I want is to go back into the bedroom and cuddle with Thane until I feel better. Being around him is the very thing causing me this anguish, but I crave his presence all the same.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“I can’t,” I say again. Now is where he’ll call me difficult. He’ll point out that I am fickle and as changeable as the wind, first asking to be held and then all but yelling at him when he offers exactly that. He’ll realize I’m exactly as much of a nightmare to be around as everyone else has found. He’ll leave. They always leave. Except he . . . doesn’t. Thane smooths back my hair again. He doesn’t urge me to look into his eyes. He doesn’t ask me again. He just pulls me closer and murmurs against my temple, “I know. It scares me, too.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Catalina.” I pull her into my arms again and shift so I’m lying on my back with her sprawled on my chest. “You are a gift beyond measure.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice

“Catalina has her eyes closed, which should be a welcome relief, but without her staring me down with that wild look in her eyes, she seems . . . smaller. “I’m sorry.” “It would be a shame to lose your kingdom on the first day.” She says it so carelessly, as if her life matters so little.”
― Katee Robert, The Kraken's Sacrifice