Tarnished Tyrant Quotes

“she has no choice but to play Mom. Still, it’s impressive. Maybe Elise can’t see exactly how impressive it is, but I can. It takes a lot for a kid to break the cycle of addiction. And Belle is trying to save Elise from herself.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“It’s about what makes you feel good. What benefits you. Fuck everything and everyone else.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“Oh God, you're nice, too,” I groan. “You’re clearly only saying that to spare my feelings.” “If you really feel like being down on yourself, I’ll give you one thing: you aren’t a very good judge of character.” “I’m not?” “No,” he says, leaning in close. His breath smells like peppermint. “Because I am the farthest fucking thing from nice.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“love is a virus. A weakness you beg for, even as it sucks you dry. And I’m absolutely sick with it.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“I don’t need to be stuck to her. She doesn’t almost get herself killed everytime I look away for one fucking second,” he says darkly. “And even if she did, I wouldn’t care.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“I cheated on my future wife with Belle. And if I have my way—which I always do—I’ll fucking do it again.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“Prodolzhay yest'. Ya vernus',” I growl, standing up and moving around the table. “Yeah, yeah. I’m used to eating alone, anyway,” Belle replies.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“Ya ne boyus’ etogo zhalkogo podrazhatelya mafioznogo bossa. On boit·sya menya.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“Well?” Belle asks, throwing her arms out wide. “Do I look okay? Are we ready?” “Fine,” I growl. “You look fine.” Fine like wine. Fine like art. Fine like I want to inspect every inch of her with my fingers and my tongue. I grab my keys and walk past her into the hallway. “Let’s go.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“Shit, man,” Arslan chuckles. “You’re into her.” “No, I’d like to be in her,” I clarify. “There’s a very big difference.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“I won’t make love to any other woman,” I say. She beams, oblivious to the distinction I’ve made. I have never and will never make love to a woman. But I’ll fuck whoever I damn well please.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant

“That’s all life is,” he continues. “It’s about what makes you feel good. What benefits you. Fuck everything and everyone else.”
― Nicole Fox, Tarnished Tyrant