The Brood Quotes

“This had to stop. Damn it, I needed it to stop. But asking me to stay away from Iris would be like asking the sun not to shine.”
― Devney Perry, The Brood

“I was such an idiot. That jaw flex had never been annoyance, had it? Or maybe not entirely annoyance. He’d been attracted to me this whole time. And he was fighting it. We both were.”
― Devney Perry, The Brood

“I’m not a photographer.” I swiped through the photos, picking my favorite. “I disagree. These are perfect.” “That’s you, Iris. Not me.”
― Devney Perry, The Brood

“You love to travel?” It was a question and a statement.
Iris nodded.
“Then travel.” I brushed a lock of hair off her temple. “You love this house?”
Another nod.
“Then stay. You can have both.”
“And what about you?”
“You can have me too.”
She blinked rapidly. Then in a flash, she put her hands on my face and pulled my mouth to hers. “I’m not leaving.”
The air rushed from my lungs. “Thank fuck.”
“And I’m keeping you.”
I dropped my forehead to hers. “Good.”
― Devney Perry, The Brood

“It was inevitable. I like the spinning of the earth or the rising of the moon. Before I left Montana, I would be in love with Wilder Abbott.”
― Devney Perry, The Brood

“Iris and I were greedy. Insatiable. She was my new pastime and had consumed me wholly.”
― Devney Perry, The Brood

“Damn it, Iris. I want you more than I can explain. It’s fucking maddening. But you’re too young. You’re Danny’s sister. You’re…”
Everything I wanted. Everything I didn’t deserve.
Her face softened as her hands splayed on my naked chest. “You want me.”
I tilted my head to the ceiling and groaned. “I want you.”
― Devney Perry, The Brood