Sydney Merten

“I ordered a pitcher of beer,” Morelli said. “Hope that’s okay.” “It’s perfect. I need it now.” Morelli whistled through his teeth, and everyone jumped in the restaurant. He raised his hand and mouthed “Beer” to the waitress. “Gee, that’s smooth,” I said to Morelli. “I’m a Jersey Italian, and my girl needs a drink.”
― Janet Evanovich, Hardcore Twenty-Four

“I see the beginning.
And I see the end.”
― Sierra Simone, American King

“On a dusty world with two bright suns, a little boy looked up from his work and saw an angel.”
― E.K. Johnston, Queen's Peril

“Here’s what I think, little prince. Here’s what I know— and you know it too. You don’t need to call me Sir to submit to me, and I don’t need you to kneel to know that you’re my possession.”
― Sierra Simone, American King