Shattered Altar Quotes

“Never trust a man who always knows exactly what to say.”
― Nicole Fox, Shattered Altar

“If that’s what it feels like to get burned,” she whispers, “I’ll jump right into hell.” I smile. “Careful what you wish for, little hellraiser. Fire is exciting. But it’s also unpredictable.”
― Nicole Fox, Shattered Altar

“I am no fucking rapist. I don’t have to take what isn’t given to me. By the time I’m done with a woman, she comes willingly.”
― Nicole Fox, Shattered Altar

“Living is for the brave.”
― Nicole Fox, Shattered Altar

“Who are you, the resident cynic? Did someone piss in your cornflakes this morning? Or were you just not hugged enough as a child?”
― Nicole Fox, Shattered Altar

“Because I can’t walk away from this,” she says. “I am eternally loyal to him.” “Why?” My hope for an ally dies a quick but painful death. “Why?” She exhales tiredly and gives me a sad smile. “Because he’s my son.”
― Nicole Fox, Shattered Altar

“Hello again, Olivia,” the voice rumbles. “Nice of you to join us.” I recognize that voice, but I don’t want to believe it. It can’t be. It simply cannot fucking be. I catch his shadow first, thrown long across the floor because of the light from the kitchen. Then his smell, rich and seductive. Then he turns the corner and I nearly drop to my knees. “Aleks…”
― Nicole Fox, Shattered Altar