Hidden Truths Quotes

“Never presume someone is dead until he’s sporting a hole in his head. That’s my motto. It even rhymes.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“No one. Threatens. Your. Safety,” he bites out. “Got that, Angelina?” I blink, then nod. “Good,” he says, squeezes my neck, and slams his mouth to mine.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“Roman?”
“Yes?”
“Thank you,” I say. “For putting up with me.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“How amazing I look?” “You looked amazing before we came here. What have you been doing in there for almost four hours? Watching Netflix?” She tilts her head to the side and pouts. “You have an interesting way of giving compliments.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“don’t know how I prevailed that day.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“I don’t like killing people when they are in the middle of a meal—seems disrespectful—but I’m on a really tight schedule here.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“Slowly, Sergei’s eyes open and he blinks at me. “I would do anything for you, baby.” He mumbles. “But, you’re not touching my bike.” “Okay,” I laugh, then place my cheek on his chest. “Let’s go back to sleep.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“Take your pick.” He nods toward the assortment of weapons. I raise an eyebrow. “You brought me to a shooting practice?” “It’s better than picnic.” He smiles. “And I want to see you shoot.” I narrow my eyes at him. “You didn’t believe me when I said I know how to use a gun?” “Of course, I believed you.” He leans down and presses his lips to mine. “But I want to see if you can actually hit something.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“She’s guarding you.” “Like I’m a cow.” “Yup.” I bend and grab her around the waist, then put her over my shoulder. “Today’s Prison Break episode ends here.” “Put me down.” “Nope.” I lightly tap her ass with my palm, then decide to leave it there. She might be skinny, but her ass is nice and perky.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“You’re the only thing that keeps my darkness away, lisichka.” I kiss her shoulder. “If, one day, you decide you’ve had enough of my shit, just leave and never look back. And make sure you hide very well.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“I’m keeping you, lisichka,” I say against her lips and slam in her again. “You’re mine.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“He watches me, then closes the distance between us as his lips crash against mine. It’s like thunder and lightning. Hard, unexpected, deafening, and blinding.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“His cock slides out then slams into me. “Because, when you look at me, I remember I’m still alive.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“No tengo intención de compartir nada relacionado con Angelina con él porque planeo lidiar con mi pequeña mentirosa yo mismo.”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas

“Albert has been searching for his carving fork for a week,” I say as I stroke Angelina’s back. “I saw it in the closet, behind your shirts.” “Can’t he buy another?” she mumbles into my chest. “Why? Did you get . . . attached to it for some reason?” “Maybe.” She moves up my body, nuzzling her nose into the crook of my neck. “It has a really long handle. Amazing reach.” “So, you plan on keeping it?” “Definitely. I took the santoku knife as well, since you offered. It’s behind your collection of Stephen King books on the shelf.” How fitting. “Why do you keep collecting weapons?” I ask. “Do you think someone here may wish you harm?” “Of course not. It’s a compulsion.” She shrugs. “It makes me feel safer to know I have a weapon within close reach at any moment. I started doing that when I was seven years old, after I got kidnapped the first”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“It’s nothing a bit of C-4 can’t handle,” I say and head in the direction of the guards. “We drove all the way here with C-4 in a trunk?” he whisper-yells after me. “How much did you pack?” I look over my shoulder and wink at him. “All of it, Albert.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“Okay.” I nod. “I’m taking the pillow and coming with you. And just so you know, I hate sleeping on the floor. I went camping once when I was in third grade. One of the worst experiences of my life, and that’s a very competitive list.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“You seem to be very composed for someone who just went through a traumatic experience. Do you get kidnapped often?” No, I wouldn’t say often. Only twice so far, but I don’t plan on sharing that detail. Maybe I should have cried, but well, that ship has sailed. “I . . . I’m very good at functioning under pressure.” He smiles. “Indeed.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“Because her name is Angelina Sofia Sandoval,” I say. “She’s Manny Sandoval’s daughter, Roman.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“I live for the day you finally move in with Marlene and get off my back.” “Oh, I won’t be moving in with her anytime soon. It’s too early.” “You’re seventy-one! If you wait much longer, the only place you’ll be moving into is the fucking cemetery!”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“Angelina?” I stop and look at Felix over my shoulder. “Yes?” “Does this mean that you’re staying?” “Yes, it does.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“estoy”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas

“Nope. I have her photo in my folder on Manny from last year. I didn’t recognize her right away. Her hair is shorter now, and the photo was old, but it’s her.” A stream of curses comes from the other end of the line. “What the fuck was she doing hidden in the Italians’ shipment? Did she know the truck was going to be delivered to the Albanians?” “No clue.” I shrug, take the platter with the soup and the juice, and head toward the stairs. “Let her stay there for now, and don’t let her out of your sight until we find out what’s going on. I need to focus on the Italians now. Mikhail should be here any moment. We’ll handle the cartel princess issue after the situation with Bruno Scardoni blows over.” “Okay.” I head upstairs. “But you should know one thing. I’m keeping her, Roman.” “What? You are not keeping her. She’s not a fucking stray you can just claim as yours.” “Of course I can.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“The girl woke up.” I reach for the bottle of juice. Doc said she needs to take in some sugar. “What did she say?” “Her name is Angelina. Didn’t offer last name. She was traveling when Diego’s men bagged her and put her on that truck. Says she’s from Atlanta and has family there.” “Sounds like something Rivera would do.” “Yeah.” I nod and reach for the glass. “Except it’s all bullshit.” “You think she’s lying?” “About everything except her name.” “Why would she lie?” “Because her name is Angelina Sofia Sandoval,” I say. “She’s Manny Sandoval’s daughter, Roman.” “You’re shitting me.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“—Tus demonios no me asustan”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas

“—Estoy jodido, Angelina. Seriamente jodido. —Está bien. Me gustas tal como eres.”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas

“me mira como siempre lo hace, como si me viera a mí, no a alguien a quien envían cuando es necesario destruir cosas o eliminar personas.”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas

“—Me quedaré contigo, lisichka —digo contra sus labios y arremeto de nuevo—. Eres”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas

“—Eliminaré a cualquiera que pueda representar la más mínima amenaza para ti, Angelina.”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas

“—Por favor, mírame, grandulón.”
― Neva Altaj, Verdades ocultas