Brutalize Me Quotes

“There will always be only you.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“People tend to treat me like a child,” she admits. “It’s very frustrating.” Trust me, I won’t treat you like a child. Especially if you keep wearing my shirt.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Suddenly, the emotion floods every inch of my being, and I pull back to look at the woman that’s wiggled her way so fucking deep into my heart, there’s no removing her without killing me.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“I give him everything I have. My heart. My body. My soul. All that I am belongs to Armani.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Of Saints. That’s what Armani’s last name translates to from Latin. I’m marrying a saint.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Just like he used to do whenever he could steal something for me to eat. My eyes fill with tears as I take it from him. Unlike the moldy bread when I was little, the fresh piece tastes delicious. It’s the symbolism that matters. “This will be the last time I feed you,” he says, his features tight with emotion. “From today, Armani will take over all duties concerning you.” Dear God. A tear spirals down my cheek, and I quickly wipe it away. “But like a shadow, I’ll always be there, Tiana,” he continues with a hoarse voice. “Your last name might change to De Santis, but you’ll always be a Petrov.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Little by little, she’s changing from a scared little bird into a strong woman.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Home,” he groans as he presses his face into the crook of my neck. “You feel like home, bella.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“I’m going to love you so hard to make up for all the days you felt unloved.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“You rid the world of a monster.” “It takes one to kill one,” he mutters before having another bite of his meal. “I’ve met plenty of monsters in my life, but you’re not one of them.” His gaze lifts to mine. “I kill and torture people for a living.” “I know.” I twirl my fork in my food. “But you don’t prey on the innocent.” I scoop up some braised chicken. “Trust me, Armani. You’re the farthest thing from a monster there is.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“she looks at me as if I’m an answer to all her prayers.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“I wasn’t aware,” I answer Ignazio. “Your reputation precedes you. The whole of Italy is wondering where you’ll pop up next.” Ignazio lets out a chuckle. “My phone’s been ringing non-stop the past two days. I hear men are paying the mafia in fear they might be next on your list.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Ahh…The Reaper. You know that’s what they call you, Signor De Santis?”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“I have three dreams. I’ve always wanted a home I can call my own, a husband I can love, and children I can give the world to.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“My brother and I were in an orphanage until I was eight. Mr. and Mrs. Aslanhov took us in. That’s how we came to be raised in the bratva.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Not once has he manhandled me, but instead, he treats me like I’m a treasure he has to safeguard.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“That’s why I’m doing this job. It’s my payment to get you as my wife.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“And just like that, he’s gone from the perfect gentleman to a ruthless mafioso.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“He’s been so kind to me that I’ve forgotten he’s an enforcer for the mafia. He gets paid to hurt people who owe the mafia money.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“I have three dreams. I’ve always wanted a home I can call my own, a husband I can love, and children I can give the world”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“it will be as easy as breathing to fall in love with this man.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Please allow me to marry Armani De Santis.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Paralyzing fear pours through my veins. It’s more potent than the fear I feel when I’m in Viktor Vetrov’s presence. I stare at his cruel face, and not seeing an ounce of humanity in his eyes, the fear multiplies.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Jesus, he doesn’t have to be such a brute!”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Piccola? I type the word into Google then stare at what the search throws back at me. Piccola means small or little. It’s a term of endearment for a young child.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“She’s introverted and vulnerable. We’ll have to take good care of her.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“Before I started my training at St. Monarch’s I worked as an enforcer for three years. I have twenty-two kills under my belt and know over a hundred ways to torture someone. A woman like Tiana will make the brutality of my work bearable. Coming home to an angel after spending the day in the pits of hell will make a huge difference.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“You’re dying to know what I think about Tiana, aren’t you?” “Yes,” he admits. “Out with it.” Knowing Tiana is like a little sister to Alek, I don’t admit anything sexual and keep it respectful. “I like Tiana. She’s beautiful and well-mannered.” He shoots me a scowl. “You can do better than that. Tiana’s a fucking goddess.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“The remaining three months at St. Monarch’s are going to feel like a lifetime. When Misha returns, I’m going to talk to him. I think it would be better if we announce the engagement as soon as he’s back. It will give Tiana three months to get used to the idea of an arranged marriage with me.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me

“I stare at our exchanged messages, wishing the arranged marriage was with Armani instead of Karlin.”
― Michelle Heard, Brutalize Me