October Arden > Quotes

“Afternoon,” the new god of his life said. He was taller than Samuel, already a rarity. He was also extraordinarily, impossibly beautiful.”
― October Arden, The Care of Broken Things

“Fighting for his attention. He had never imagined he could be so lucky as to have anyone—never mind them—compete for his attention.”
― October Arden, Boyfriend on Parole

“Shut up! And don’t look at me like that! Like I’m just having some kind of tantrum. I love you! Can you get that through your head? You’re not my friend. You’re not my brother. I’m in love with you, so fuck off.”
― October Arden, The Care of Broken Things

“What did he do to you?” Eli’s voice was soft. So soft he barely heard him. But he felt him, because Eli stepped into the last of his space and pressed a hand to the side of his neck. “The one who hurt you. Who made it so you jump every time I come close. Who did this, puppy?”
― October Arden, The Care of Broken Things