Phantoms Daughter Quotes

“Even the bruising couldn't disguise the strength of his features. His jaw, cheekbones, nose and--even his forehead--nothing was lacking in confidence about him--in the looks or personality department.

What she wouldn't give to have his confidence. And absolution of guilt.”
― Ashley Nikole, Phantom's Daughter

“His chest rose and fell, his face oddly peaceful in sleep.
It was strange, having the bane of her existence, keeping watch over her while she slept--and not in a jail cell.”
― Ashley Nikole, Phantom's Daughter

“Her life was a mess.
One big, fat, disgusting mess. An alluvion if there ever was one.
It would have been fitting for the world to have begun shouting "gardyloo", the day she was born.”
― Ashley Nikole, Phantom's Daughter

“Ebony, wait," Ethan called.
She heard him tripping through the foliage to catch up. "Ebony--"
"What?"
"We need to talk--"
"Then start moving your gums," she threw over her shoulder.
"I didn't kill her."
Ebony kept walking. An easy enough thing to deny, especially when Ethan expected her to believe every word he said.
"Ebony." He gripped her shoulders and spun her around.
Ebony fisted her hands in his shirt and barely noticed the blue hue of his lips. "I am not stupid," she whispered. "And I don't believe you.”
― Ashley Nikole, Phantom's Daughter