Victoria Aveline > Quotes

“The problem with that expression is that no woman should wish for a knight in shining armor. A knight with shining armor has probably never been to war. They’ve never fought or been hurt. If you want a strong man who can protect you, then you should hope for a knight in dented, scratched, rusted armor. That knight has fought and survived.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“You earned those scars. You survived. The marks that cover your body are an outward representation of your inner strength. Those marks represent the opposite of weakness, and anyone who thinks differently is an idiot.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“My life before, as I knew it, ended when I met you. Have a care for my life now.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“She looked at his door when she neared and muttered, “Should’ve picked dumb and pretty. Always pick dumb and pretty, Jade.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“It had been about four days since Jade was abducted. All in all, she had to say, abduction was boring.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“You could betray me a hundred times over, and I fear I’d still fall at your feet.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“Jade set the towel away and examined one of the black marks curving around his wrist. “Those markings…” She sighed, tracing the mark with her finger. “I’d like to lick every one of them,” she said with a wicked smile. Theo leaned in close and said in a low, rumbling voice, “Is that so?”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“Also, perfect people are boring,”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“This is a temporary fascination, human,” he hissed. “You are but a Season. Calamitous, powerful, consuming. But like the rains, you too will pass.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Just because she didn't intend on becoming anyone's bride didn't mean she couldn't objectify a few fine aliens.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“Have you mistaken my curiosity to fuck an alien as genuine interest?”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“This guy might look like a god, but he had the personality of a sea urchin.”
― Victoria Aveline, Tempting Auzed

“I’ve only felt the soft curves of your body twice, but it’s been the highlight of my year, and I haven’t even seen all of you yet.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“What if she has a stray thought she wants to share, and I’m not awake for her to talk to? Being parted from his mate, even in sleep, sent a pang through his chest.”
― Victoria Aveline, Releasing Maladek

“Your eyes were black. I don’t know how, but you were hurt in some way. And you were going to let him take you. What if you couldn’t get free?” “I would’ve found a… a way to…” Verakko’s words stuttered out as her words finally registered. “My eyes?” The world around him slammed to a halt, the thunderous pounding in his chest freezing as though even his heart feared he’d misheard her. I recognized her? She’s mine.”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“I’d follow you anywhere, mivassi.”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“If she wouldn't stay with him and he couldn't steal her, what would become of him? He whispered, into her hair, "Stay with me.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“She tended to complain a lot, but Lily had soon learned her complaining was just something that made her feel better.”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“You can't feel the pain of losing someone if you don't have anyone to lose.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“He could finally have someone. A companion. Someone who didn’t look at him and only see what they could get.”
― Victoria Aveline, Using Fejo

“No. I don’t bend.” Sikthand’s eyes drifted to the mirror. Truth rose like acid in his throat. “But I could break for her.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Jade stared at the doorway he’d vanished through long after he left. Speaking to Cebo, she said, “If he keeps that behavior up, I may have to like him.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“I adore every part of you. You couldn’t be more perfect if you’d been carved from my dreams. If you let me keep you, I’ll show you how treasured you are every day of your life.”
― Victoria Aveline, Releasing Maladek

“That had always been a problem in Lily’s relationships. Too independent to make men feel comfortable. Why did they always want her to need them? Wasn’t it better if she didn’t?”
― Victoria Aveline, Saving Verakko

“He’d never wanted children. It’d always seemed pointless and cruel to bring a child into this world, knowing that each generation was one step closer to extinction. All he would be doing was gifting his offspring an even harder life than he’d had. Like forcing someone to burn themselves in order to throw a cup of water on an inferno.”
― Victoria Aveline, Resisting Maxu

“I want someone who I can grow with. Someone who makes me better.”
― Victoria Aveline, Resisting Maxu

“I’m not trying to deceive you, Jade. You have to understand, females on this planet can do whatever they want. Choose to marry whomever they want. They also choose whether they want to have sex with their husband during their marriage or not. When a female chooses a male to marry, she’s gifting that male an opportunity, not a right. He’ll do whatever he can to make his wife happy.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“The other half of the time is spent in husbandry school.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“I’m yours,” she whispered, her chest so full it could explode. “And you’re mine.”
― Victoria Aveline, Tempting Auzed

“What’s the matter, pet?” he crooned in her ear. “Isn’t this what you wanted?”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo