Alyssia Quotes

“Can we at least give him some money?” I ask.
Fabithe’s lips twist. “I think you’ve misunderstood the fundamental principles of theft.”
― A.F.E. Smith, Dawn Rising

“My arms are wrapped tightly around my own bent legs, like a woodlouse curled up in a ball. I force myself to unfold, because what else can I do? If I stay here waiting for the world to make sense, I’ll be waiting forever.”
― A.F.E. Smith, Dawn Rising

“I lift my chin and meet his gaze without flinching. “Fine. You want to protect her for your own reasons, go ahead. But I swear, if you ever try to use that as an excuse to control her, or treat her as anything less than a person, I will kill you.”
One eyebrow lifts. “You think you could?”
“I’d have a damn good go at it.”
Unexpectedly, he smiles. “I bet you would.”
― A.F.E. Smith, Dawn Rising