Valenciya Lyons > Quotes

“I can feel his blue eyes on me. His lips are so close to mine that I can feel his breath on my cheek. I slightly tilt my head in his direction, and when I do, that's when he takes the opportunity to kiss me. Soft, tantalizing strokes of the tongue leave me mesmerized.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Toxic Love

“Just looking at her mother made Cami think about how having another mouth to feed in the house would be a huge burden. She was working her butt off at two jobs already as a registered nurse and a waitress. With a mortgage payment, student loan debt, credit card debt, and loads of other bills that she once did not think about twice, her mother was forced to work longer hours after her now ex-husband abandoned his family for another woman.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“He wanted his old life back instead of this new hell on earth that he had created for himself.”
― Valenciya Lyons

“Sometimes the people you trust are the ones who will hurt you the most.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Torn Hearts

“She and Kaci were as different as day was from night. She was sensitive while Kaci was more thick-skinned; she was more passive while Kaci was more assertive. She hated to think of herself as sensitive and passive but she knew that it was true. She yearned to be more like her younger sister but she just wasn’t sure if she had it in her.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“She had been bullied and tormented by Leena for a long time and she wasn’t going to take it anymore. She was tired of being pushed around. She wanted to be strong for herself and be the type of person who her daughter would’ve wanted to have as a mother.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Life After Natalie

“I can feel his blue eyes on me. His lips are so close to mine that I can feel his breath on my cheek. I slightly tilt my head in his direction, and when I do, that’s when he takes the opportunity to kiss me. Soft, tantalizing strokes of the tongue leave me mesmerized.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Torn Hearts

“If you were Satan’s daughter, he’d be very proud but not proud enough since every evil deed you do fails.”
― Valenciya Lyons, You Don't Belong

“Tammy dips her pickles in mustard and red dirt and everyone knows why,” she whispered as if someone might overhear.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“Diane had always admired Kaci’s strength and outspoken nature.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“As a young sixteen-year-old girl, Camila “Cami” Alderson should’ve been worrying about finding the right dress for the junior prom and goofing off with friends. The possibility of being pregnant should’ve been the last thing on her mind but the scary thought was always there.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“The idea of becoming a mother at sixteen was the scariest thing that she’d ever thought of.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“I want to forget that she’s the reason why Natalie’s dead. I want to forget that she almost killed my sister but I can’t forget it. I think about it all the time.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Life After Natalie

“He was her first. She loved him, and she honestly thought that they would spend the rest of their lives together.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“The day Cami nearly succeeded at her suicide attempt was the worst day of Kaci’s life. Cami was the only sister that she had, and she couldn’t imagine spending the rest of her life without her.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Life After Natalie

“There had to be light at the end of the tunnel and she prayed that she and her daughters would find it soon.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Life After Natalie

“The only reason I asked is because, in terms of learning how to forgive someone, I’ve been where you’re headed. Don’t let her win; don’t let this eat away at you until there’s nothing left.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Life After Natalie

“Although she was older, it seemed as if Kaci was the one who was the older sister. She had always been more mature and was always taking the lead. Many older siblings would hate taking orders from their younger siblings but she didn’t mind. This had always suited her just fine because she didn’t like being the one to take charge. She would rather be the follower than the leader.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“She may have been only sixteen years old, but there was a new life growing inside of her. She fought back tears that she could feel forming in her eyes. She hated to admit it but she was scared since she wasn’t even old enough to take care of a baby. She wasn’t even old enough to take care of herself. She was just a kid who still lived at home with her mother, and this kid was not ready to become a mother.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“Tracy’s words had pierced through her daughter’s skin like a sharp razor blade with scars that would remain with her for years to come.”
― Valenciya Lyons, You Don't Belong

“The Davidsons think that they’re untouchable, but I’m going to teach them that if they double cross me, they will be dealt with. I’ll make them touchable.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Life After Natalie

“Leena and Kelly Davidson have always lived a comfortable life. Neither girl has ever held a job nor did they intend to get one. All they wanted was to live off their parents’ money for their rest of their lives. What could be better than that?”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“I'm a good listener and any time you want to talk, I'm here.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Torn Hearts

“She glanced down at the pregnancy test. Her worst fear has become her new reality.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Cami's Decision

“He’s quite tall with broad shoulders and an athletic physique that even his suit and tie cannot hide. My eyes continue their upward travel to his strong square-shaped face framed with brown curly hair that falls to his shoulders and deep, piercing blue eyes. The corners of his mouth curve upward when he notices me staring a moment too long.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Torn Hearts

“No woman deserved to have a man put his hands on her.”
― Valenciya Lyons, Life After Natalie