Odette > Odette's Quotes

“I become aware that once again the only empty seat is beside me. I shake my head as the thought crosses my mind that Christian might have purchased the adjacent seat so that I couldn’t talk to anyone. I dismiss the idea as ridiculous—no one could be that controlling, that jealous, surely. I close my eyes as the plane taxis toward the runway.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“Where are my panties? I check beneath the chair. Nothing. Then I remember—he squirreled them away in the pocket of his jeans. I flush at the memory, after he … I can’t even bring myself to think about it, he was so—barbarous. I frown. Why hasn’t he given me back my panties?”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“Are you still mad at me?"
"Yes."
"I'll go back to sleep, then."
"Good.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“Oh Christian... my possessive, jealous, control freak Christian.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“My world was ordered, calm, and controlled, then you came into my life with your smart mouth, your innocence, your beauty, and your quiet temerity ...and everything before you was just dull, empty, mediocre ...it was nothing.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“You smell heavenly. I slept on your side of your side of the bed because your pillow smells of you.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“I know you've always dreamed of going to Europe," he says softly. "I want to make your dreams come true, Anastasia."
"You are my dreams come true, Christian."
"Back at you, Mrs. Grey," he whispers.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“He mumbles in his sleep, "Don't touch me. No more. Only Ana.:”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“We always hurt the ones we love, darling.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“It's because I'm pregnant, Christian."
He snorts, and his mouth twists into an ironic smile. "If I knew getting you knocked up was going to make you eat, I might have done it earlier.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“I haven't mentioned her to Flynn, and I'm glad because I'm now behaving like a stalker. Perhaps I should let him know".”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“And the baby?" The words are anguished, breathless.
"The baby's fine, Mr. Grey."
"Oh, thank God." The words are litany... a prayer, "Oh, thank God.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“I like to make the odd impromptu visit. It keeps management on their toes, wives in their place. You know." He shrugs, his mouth set in an arrogant line.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“We always hurt the ones we love, darling. You’ll have to tell her you’re sorry. And mean it and give her time. - Grace Trevelyan-Grey to Christian Grey”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“His wedding ring clinks against the glass as he takes another sip of wine. Now that is a sexy sound. This time he pulls my head right back, cradling me. He kisses me once more, and greedily I swallow the wine he gives me. He smiles as he kisses me again.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“He has some explaining to do, but right now I want to revel in the feel of his comforting, protective arms around me. And in that moment it occurs to me; any explanations on his part have to come from him. I can’t force him—he’s got to want to tell me. I won’t be cast as the nagging wife, constantly trying to wheedle information out of her husband. It’s just exhausting. I know he loves me. I know he loves me more than he’s ever loved anyone, and for now, that’s enough. The realization is liberating. I stop crying and step back.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“Would you let me drive this?" I ask, surprised that I say the words out loud.
"Of course," Christian replies, smiling. "What's mine is yours. If you dent it, though, I will take you into the Red Room of Pain." He glances swiftly at me with a malicious grin.
"You're kidding. You'd punish me for denting your car? You love your car more than you love me?" I tease.
"It's close," he says and reaches across to squeeze my knee, "But she doesn't keep me warm at night."
"I'm sure it could be arranged. You could sleep in her," I snap.
Christian laughs. "We haven't been home one day and you're kicking me out already?" He seems delighted.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“I’ve never promised to play fair where you’re concerned.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“It was brief. Last year, I think. She’s a social climber. No wonder she has her sights set on Christian.” “Christian is taken. I told her to leave him alone or I would fire her.” Kate gapes at me once more, stunned. I nod proudly, and she lifts her glass to salute me, impressed and beaming. “Mrs. Anastasia Grey! Way to go!” We clink.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“Hey, I'm just teasing. Isn't that what husbands who are hopelessly in love with their wives do?”
― EL James, Fifty Shades Freed

“Just these items,” I mutter. Shit, I’m out of time, and I still don’t know if I’m going to see her again. I have to know whether there’s a hope in hell she might consider what I have in mind. How can I ask her? Am I ready to take on a new submissive, one who knows nothing? Shit. She’s going to need substantial training. I groan inwardly at all the interesting possibilities this presents… Fuck me, getting there is going to be half the fun.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“Mommy! Mommy! Mommy is asleep on the floor. She has been asleep for a long time. I brush her hair because she likes that. She doesn’t wake up. I shake her. Mommy! My tummy hurts. It is hungry. He isn’t here. I am thirsty. In the kitchen I pull a chair to the sink, and I have a drink. The water splashes over my blue sweater. Mommy is still asleep. Mommy wake up! Sh”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“Hush, I’m here.”She curls around him, her limbs cocooning him, her warmth leeching into his body, forcing back the shadows, forcing back the fear. She is sunshine, she is light…she is his.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed

“Why don't you like me ?" "Because you never stay with me.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“... Yet today, for the first time ever, I feel lonely and uncomfortable here, unhappy with my own company”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“Can I take the cap and gown off now? I feel kind of dorky." You look kind of dorky...my subconscious is at her snarky best. So are you going to introduce Ray to the man you're f**king? She is glaring at me over her wing-shaped spectacles. He'd be so proud.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“Having the thought of you being with someone else is like a knife twisting in my dark soul”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“How was Jose when you went to the bar...(Ana) He was fine. (Christian) Palm-twitchingly mad. Especially now.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“I tracked your cellphone, Anastasia.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

“.... I may need you to accompany me to functions, and I want you dressed well. I'm sure your salary, when you do get a job, won't cover the kind of clothes I'd like you to wear."

"I don't have to wear them when I'm not with you?"

"No."

"Okay." Think of them as uniform.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey