Emma Jackson > Quotes

“Bad news,” Margot said, snapping Sutter out of his train of thought. “Scott is still patrolling the halls. He’ll be making rounds on this floor any minute.” “Damn it,” Sutter muttered. “We need a distraction.” The others turned to Carter. He shook his head. “I hate you guys.” “Can you do it, though?” Sutter asked. He sighed. “Yeah, fine. I’ve got this.” Sutter slapped him five, and Carter stepped into the hall, leaving the door slightly ajar.”
― Emma Jackson, A House of Vipers

“Grayson’s shoulders and dragged him backward, restraining him as he struggled to go forward, back to Alex. The coppery tang of blood flooded his mouth, and he spat on the ground. Hammy was between them now. He was red in the face, and veins pulsed in his forehead. “Enough!” he bellowed. “Who the hell do you two think you are, fighting during practice? You’re both gonna end up on the sidelines this Friday if you keep it up! I swear—” “I’m sorry, Coach,” Grayson muttered, and Alex grumbled something along those lines. “I don’t want to hear it,” Hammy growled. “I don’t want to see your faces. Get your asses off my field. Now.” Grayson didn’t wait. He stormed off, and Alex went the other direction, staying far away from him. “My office in three hours, both of you!” Hammy shouted as he retreated.”
― Emma Jackson, A House of Vipers