#ria

I did it because he wasn't fair to you. Because you deserve credit for what you've done. Because he needs to realize you aren't the person he's always thought you were. He needs to see you for who you really are, not for all the ideas and preconceptions he's built up around you." The power in Adrian's gaze was so strong that I kept talking. I was nervous about meeting that stare in silence. Also, part of me was afraid that if I pondered my own words too hard, I'd discover they were just as much about my own father and me as Adrian and his. "It should have been enough for you to tell him who you are - show him who you are - but he wouldn't listen ↗

— Richelle Mead

#sydney-sage #the-golden-lily #adrian-ivashkov

The ghost of a smile flickered across his lips. ‘You’re always the voice of reason. Just try listening to yourself once in a while. ↗

— Richelle Mead

#sydney-sage #the-golden-lily #adrian-ivashkov

What if all those strange and unexplainable bends in history were the result of supernatural interference? At which point I asked myself, what's the weirdest most eccentric historical phenomenon of them all? Answer:the Great British Empire. Clearly, one tiny little island could only conquer half the known world with supernatural aid. Those absurd Victorian manners and ridiculous fashions were obviously dictated by vampires. And, without a doubt, the British army regimental system functions on werewolf pack dynamics. ↗

— Gail Carriger

#vampires #victorian #werewolves #werewolves

Under normal circumstances, you inviting me to the bedroom would be the highlight of my day. ↗

— Richelle Mead

#adrian-ivashkov

Adrian gave me a look that said I was wasting his time. "Because Jet sounds badass. ↗

— Richelle Mead

#sydney-sage #adrian-ivashkov

You’re killing me here, Sage!” “I’m not doing anything.” “Exactly my point. ↗

— Richelle Mead

#adrian-ivashkov

All the while, my mind reeled with what had happened. I have a hickey. I let Adrian Ivashkov give me a hickey. ↗

— Richelle Mead

#kissing #sydney-sage #adrian-ivashkov

But I can say you’re okay for an irreverent party boy with occasional moments of brilliance.” “Brilliant? You think I’m brilliant?” He threw his hands skyward. “You hear that, world? Sage says I’m brilliant.” “That’s not what I said!” ... “Come on, Sage. You understand how my mind works. You said I was brilliant, remember?” Eddie glanced at me in surprise. “You did?” “No! I never said that.” Adrian’s smile was infuriating. “Stop telling people that. ↗

— Richelle Mead

#adrian-ivashkov

Adrian stood there leaning against the doorframe, watching me with his heart in his eyes. In my chest, my own heart was breaking. On my cheek, the lily reminded me who I was.  ↗

— Richelle Mead

#sydney-sage #adrian-ivashkov

Isn’t it obvious, Sage? No, of course it isn’t. I did it so I’d have a reason to be around you — one I knew you couldn’t refuse. ↗

— Richelle Mead

#swoon-worthy #sydney-sage #adrian-ivashkov