186 Quotes & Sayings By Jennifer L Armentrout

Jennifer Lum is a bestselling author of young adult fantasy, romantic comedy, and science fiction novels. She began writing at the age of nine with a poem published in the local newspaper. She attended Wake Forest University, where she double majored in History and German. While at Wake Forest, Lum was editor of the school's literary magazine, "The Wake." She graduated in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in German, with minors in English and History Read more

After graduating, she spent several years working as a freelance journalist for several small magazines throughout the South. Her work has appeared in both print and online publications including The Huffington Post, San Antonio Express-News, The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer, the Los Angeles Times Syndicate, MTL Review Online, among others.

Did you think you could stop me? I'll burn the...
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Did you think you could stop me? I'll burn the world down to save her. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I don't want to know about love.'' But you should, my child. You need to know about love. The things people will do for love. All truths come down to love, do they not? One way or another, they do. See, there is a difference between love and need. Sometimes, what you feel is immediate and without rhyme or reason.' She sat up a little straighter. 'Two people see each across a room or their skin brushes. Their souls recognize the person as their own. It doesn’t need time to figure it. The soul always knows.. whether it’s right or wrong. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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People do the damndest things when they’re in love. Jennifer L. Armentrout
That kind of love should've been able to beat sickness....
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That kind of love should've been able to beat sickness. That kind of love should've conquered anything. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Flipping to the front, I caught Aiden's gaze and offered a sympathetic smile." Skittles?"" Please." I dumped some into his open palm, then picked out the green ones. Aiden grinned at me." You know I don't like the green ones?" Shrugging, I popped them in my mouth. "The few times I've seen you eat them, you leave the green ones behind." Deacon popped his head between our seats." That's true love right there."" That it is." Aiden's gaze flicked to the road. I flushed like a little schoolgirl and focused on the remaining pieces of candy until Deacon drifted back into his seat. I handed all the red ones to Aiden. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Beautiful face. Beautiful body. Horrible attitude. It was the holy...
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Beautiful face. Beautiful body. Horrible attitude. It was the holy trinity of hot boys. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Oh, dear God and baby Jesus in the manger, my...
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Oh, dear God and baby Jesus in the manger, my eyes! ” Dee shrieked. “My eyes! Jennifer L. Armentrout
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A few seconds after he stepped out into the hallway and closed the door behind him, there was a fleshly smack and then Andrew yelling, “Ouch. What in the hell was that for?” “Your timing sucks on an epic level, ” Daemon shot back. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Because this absolutely insane - the craziest thing I'd ever done. Worse than giving a one-star review, scarier than asking for an interview with an author I'd give my firstborn to eat lunch with, more stupid than kissing Daemon. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Me and Katy look adorkable in extraterrestrialhighway shirts. You would...
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Me and Katy look adorkable in extraterrestrialhighway shirts. You would just look stupid. You can thank me later. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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"Don't be scared of Bambi" the demon said. "She's only curious and maybe a little bit hungry."? Jennifer L. Armentrout
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How are you feeling?" I leaned away from him. "Gross."Aiden frowned. "Gross?""I haven't brushed my teeth or washed my face in days. Don't come near me." He laughed. "Alex, come on."" Seriously, I'm gross." I put my hand over my mouth. Ignoring my protests, he leaned over and brushed my string hair back. "You're as beautiful as always, Alex."I stared at him. He must not get out much. Jennifer L. Armentrout
People tend to look on the beliefs of the past...
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People tend to look on the beliefs of the past as being primitive and unintelligent, yet we are seeing more truth in the past every day. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Ever since I’ve met you, I’ve wanted to break every rule.” Aiden turned away, the muscles in his neck tensing. He sighed. “You’ll become the centre of someone’s world one day. And he’ll be the luckiest son of a bitch on this earth. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I couldn't stop staring at his mouth when he spoke. I bet he knew how to kiss. Perfect kisses too, ones that weren't wet and gross, but the kind that curled toes. I needed to stop looking at him in general. Jennifer L. Armentrout
You know what they say about boys next door...
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You know what they say about boys next door... Jennifer L. Armentrout
My heart cracked. Daemon never begged.
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My heart cracked. Daemon never begged. Jennifer L. Armentrout
With every breath I take, I will always love you.
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With every breath I take, I will always love you. Jennifer L. Armentrout
She opened her eyes.
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She opened her eyes. "Is this real?"" Very real." I brushed the soaked strands off her cheek, wondering if I was lying or not and if I should care if I was. "Angel, let me kiss you. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I was in love with him. I knew that much was true. Love was the swelling, hopeful feeling in my chest every time I saw him. Love was the way I could forget about everything when I was with him. Love was the catch in my breath when he looked at me in his intense way. Love was the gasp he could draw out of me with the simplest of touches. Love was the way I could.. I could be myself around him, know that I didn't need to be perfect or worry about what he was thinking, because he accepted me. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Scars, whether physical or emotional, could be not just a...
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Scars, whether physical or emotional, could be not just a representation of survival but also a story of hope. Jennifer L. Armentrout
The truth is sometimes lost in translation when the facts...
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The truth is sometimes lost in translation when the facts are not understood Jennifer L. Armentrout
Nothing fun in life is easy.
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Nothing fun in life is easy. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Oh, shimmer down, Hunter. You're too testy. How many times...
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Oh, shimmer down, Hunter. You're too testy. How many times have I've told you that you need to chill out, take a vacay. Disney World is really fun this time of the year. you should check it out. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Remind me,
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Remind me, " he paused, drawing in a stuttered gasp, "to never piss you off again. Christ, are you secretly a ninja? Jennifer L. Armentrout
How long have you been standing there?
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How long have you been standing there?"" Just long enough to see you give Daemon the middle finger."" He deserved it. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Your mail could've waited.
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Your mail could've waited." Daemon followed me into the kitchen. "What is it? Just books?" Grabbing the OJ from the fridge, I sighed. People who didn't heart books didn't understand. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Daemon pressed his forehead against mine.
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Daemon pressed his forehead against mine. "Oh, I still want to strangle you. But I'm insane. You're crazy. Maybe that's why. We just make crazy together. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Ash is going to kick your ass, Daemon.
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Ash is going to kick your ass, Daemon."Daemon's grin went up a notch. "Nah, she likes my ass too much for that. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I have the feeling we just made a deal with the devil, and he's going to come back and want our first-born child or something." Daemon waggled his brows. "You want kids? Because you know, practice makes--"" Shut up." I shook my head and started walking. Jennifer L. Armentrout
I was feeling the height of bitchiness.
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I was feeling the height of bitchiness. Jennifer L. Armentrout
I didn't want to spoil the mood. This was probably...
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I didn't want to spoil the mood. This was probably the longest Daemon and I had ever spoken without some statement earning him the finger. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I'm not leaving, Kitten. You're going to do this." My mouth opened as did the door behind us. Stomach dropping, I turned to see Mom standing there in all her fuzzy-bunny pajama glory. Oh, for the love of God. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Honestly, as much as I love my brother, I’m not sure how I feel about him hanging out in your bedroom.” He reached out with a muscular arm and used his fingers to brush a few strands of hair off my cheek, tucking them behind my ear. I shivered, and he smiled. “I feel like I need to mark my territory.” “Shut up.” “Oh, I love it when you get all bossy-pants. It’s sexy. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Daemon!
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Daemon! " Dee called from the kitchen. "I need your help! "" We should go see what she's doing before she destroys your kitchen." He rubbed his hands down his face. "It's possible. Jennifer L. Armentrout
I'm sure I look like a drowned cat.
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I'm sure I look like a drowned cat."" You look fine. The wet look works for you." I scowled. "Now I know you're lying. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Dee loves it here. Before you came, she spent most of her days here." To Daemon, my arrival was the beginning of the end. The apocalypse. Kat-mageddon. "You know, I'm not going to get your sister in trouble."" We'll see. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Don't you want to know what cookies is a code...
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Don't you want to know what cookies is a code word for?" "No! Good God, no! Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I shot him a look. "That bouncer was really big." His lips quirked. "Oh, Kitten, see, I try not to say bad things."" What?" The grin spread. "I would say size doesn't matter but it does. I would know." he winked, and I let out a disgusted groan. He laughed. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Why me?" I blurted out, and then closed my eyes briefly. "Okay. Don't answer that." The food arrived just then一thank God一and the conversation was deterred...for about two minutes. "I'm going to answer that question, " Cam said, peering at me through his lashes. I wanted to face-plant my stuffed chicken. "You don't have to."" No, I think I do. Jennifer L. Armentrout
Nancy was so thrilled, I thought she was going to...
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Nancy was so thrilled, I thought she was going to kiss me–and I thought I was actually going to have to hit a chick. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I frowned as my fingers throbbed. “Wait a sec. There’s a chance I can’t work with fire and you let me do that?”“ How else am I going to figure out your limitations?”“ What the hell! ” I pulled my hand free, furious. “That’s not cool, Blake. What’s next? Trying to stop a moving vehicle by standing in front of it, but whoops, I can’t do that and now I’m dead? Jennifer L. Armentrout
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He seemed to be staring at the chain hanging from the ceiling fan. Seconds later, he confirmed this by reaching out and tugging the chain. Light clicked on. He tugged the chain again. Light went off. Oh for gods' sake, he had a mean case of ADD sometimes. "Apollo, " I snapped. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Daemon laughed "I'm only at the service of one person in particular" My cheeks flamed as I scooted my chair over. "You are not servicing me in any way." He leaned in, closing my newly gained distance. "Not yet."" Oh, come on, Daemon I'm right here." Dee frowned. "You're about to make me lose my appetite."" Like that will ever happen." Lisa retorted with an eye roll. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Apollo watched me closely, intently. “No.”My eyes narrowed. “No to what?”“ I’m not sending you after them. Not yet, ” he said, surprising me into silence–a rarity. “I have another task for you. You need to leave for southern Virginia immediately. I’d snap your sunshine-and-rainbows ass there, but now that you’ve annoyed me, you’ll drive the twenty or so hours to get there.” Okay. That was irritating, but I kind of liked road trips, so whatever. “What’s in southern Virginia?”“Radford University.”I waited. I waited some more, and then sighed. “Okay. You want me to enroll in college?” I asked, and Apollo tipped back his head and laughed so loudly, he actually whooped. I frowned. “What the hell is so funny about that idea?”“ You. College. Using your head. That’s what’s funny.” I was seconds away from blasting him with akasha. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I glanced over to where Seth looked like he wanted to bang his head against the wall. “Hey.”The blond continued to smile, while his friend continued to stare at me. Seth sighed again. “The one grinning like he’s crazy is Deacon, and the other one is Luke.”“We’re friends of his–of Seth’s, ” Deacon threw in, and Seth did not look like they were friends.“ This is Josie, ” Seth continued. “Please don’t be weird and scare her.”“ Be weird?” Deacon rolled those gray eyes. “Ha. Whatever, dude. All you need to know about me is that I’m like a dolphin in a sea of less-smart fish, ” he announced, spreading his arms with a flourish. Luke turned to him slowly as his eyebrows inched up his forehead. “What?”He shrugged. “Just saying I have a lot in common with dolphins. They’re smart. I’m smart.” Seth rubbed his hand down his face. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Seth joined the group of very stern-looking men, and they immediately started talking, their voices too low for me to hear, but it didn’t stop me from trying. I learned fairly quickly that I sucked at reading lips. Everything looked like they were saying “tomatoes” or “I love you” and I doubted that was what was being said. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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She wasn’t the only one who was overjoyed. Deacon had launched himself at Aiden–Aiden saintly St. Delphi–nearly knocking him backward, over a fallen pure. The brothers hugged, oblivious to those fighting around them. Other than their eyes, they absolutely had nothing in common. Which was why I liked Deacon. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Sirens blasted, breaking the silence and spinning me around. The shrill sound was all too familiar, and I snapped into action. Vicious excitement replaced the restlessness, and I knew just how screwed up that was, but right then? Oh yeah, I could use a fight. Yesterday in the quad had been child’s play. Grabbing the Glock loaded with titanium bullets, I hooked it into the holster and fit it around my thigh. I snatched the daggers off the dresser and headed out the door, not even bothering with grabbing a shirt. I came to a complete stop as Josie’s door swung open. What in the holy fuck were Alex and Josie doing together? For just a few seconds, the three of us were literally frozen, staring at each other as the sirens blared overhead. And then Alex broke the silence.“ Really?” she said dryly, eyeing me with a smirk. “You’re going to fight with the awesomeness of your six-pack as a weapon?” I arched a brow. “Yeah, you know, I was going to test out the whole abs of steel theory thing. The gun attached to my thigh and the daggers in my hands are just props. Mainly for show. Don’t want to take away from the gloriousness that is my body, though.” Her smirk flipped into a grin. “Whatever.” She started forward. Up ahead, a tall figure stepped out in the hall, and light glinted off the titanium daggers in his hands. Aiden. Of course their room had to be close to mine. Of. Course. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Oh, everything is fun when I’m around.” Hercules’s knees knocked into the back of my seat as he leaned back. “This one time, when I was ordered by the gods to .”I could only think of three words. Fuck. My. Life.“You should drive, because I’m going to end it all. Once we’re on the freeway, I’m going to jump out of this vehicle and throw myself in front of a Mack truck.” Josie’s laugh cut off her yawn. “That’s a little excessive.” Adjusting the sunglasses I’d stolen from Aiden yesterday morning, I smirked. “I do not think anything is excessive when it comes to him.”“ But that won’t even kill you.” I sighed. “Yeah, but I’m pretty sure it’ll knock me unconscious for the time being. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
I understood books. I did not understand boys–especially alien boys.
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I understood books. I did not understand boys–especially alien boys. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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This isn't a book. This isn't a paranormal fantasy or whatever the hell it is you read. There is no set plot or clear idea of where any of this is going. The enemies aren't obvious. There are no guaranteed happy endings. Jennifer L. Armentrout
And it was knowing that I could still be. .....
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And it was knowing that I could still be. .. still be afraid of everyhting, but not letting fear stop me from living Jennifer L. Armentrout
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And I want you to know that I heard what you said in that speech, ' Rider said, his voice scratchy. 'I might've saved you all those years ago, but now you've saved me, ' My heart stuttered and then sped up. I reacted without thought. Placing the book on the bed, I launched myself at Rider just as he came off the window seat. We collided. I folded my arms around him as we went down onto the floor, me partially in his lap and his arms tight around my waist, his face burrowed against my neck. I felt a tremor run through his body and then he shook in my arms. I held him tighter as he broke into pieces, and years of holding it together shattered. I held him through it all. Then it was me who put Rider back together. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Is this what you do with your spare time?” he asked me, ignoring his sister.“ What–are you deciding to talk to me now?” Smiling tightly, I grabbed a handful of mulch and dumped it. Rinse and repeat. “Yeah, it’s kind of a hobby. What’s yours? Kicking puppies? Jennifer L. Armentrout
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A smell of burned hair and cotton wafted into the air as I spun toward my desk. There was a low whine from the desk and then smoke billowed out of my closed laptop. I gaped. My precious, perfectly brand new laptop I cherished like one would a small child. Son of a mother… Friend or not, it was so on Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Dawson! ” Ash yelled from below. “What are you doing? Stop! Do something, Adam! ”Adam’s laugh followed. “Someone needed to put Andrew in his place. I always figured it would be Daemon. Who knew. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I shrugged. “Actually, I didn’t tell her much of anything. She must’ve put two and two together all on her own and come up with you being a jerk face.” His gaze slid back to me and he grinned. “Ouch, shortie.”“ Yeah, like that really bothered you.” I glanced back through the small window in the door that led to bio. Mr. Tucker was already at his desk–was Mrs. Cleo ever coming back?–and we only had a minute, tops, before the tardy bell rang. “What did you want?” Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a thin slip of yellow paper, waving it in my face. “Guess what I found?”“ Obviously not a better personality, ” I remarked.“ Ha. Funny.” He brushed the edge of the paper across my nose and smiled when I smacked it away. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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She probably had her nose stuck in a book, living in a pretend fantasy world while I was actually out there living in the real fantasy world. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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My heart shattered. 'The boy that you keep painting - the one at the warehouse and at the art gallery? That boy is you, isn't it?' Rider didn't say anything.' It's not you from the past, ' I whispered. His handsome face blurred. 'That's still who you are.' He closed his eyes. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I want to back up to this whole caring about me thing, ” he said, surprising me as he made his way back to the canvas. “I know you care about me, Mallory.”My heart started beating fast as he shook the can.“ I care about you.” He knelt halfway down. A second passed and he moved his arm, spraying on the canvas. “And I think this was missing something.” Having no idea what he was doing or where he was going with this, I waited until he rose and stepped back, to the side. My lips parted on a soft gasp. Rider had spray-painted a heart between our names. I saw it with my own. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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My brain must have felt sorry for me, so it’d created the only type of guy I could touch–a fantasy one. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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People are assholes, Mouse. You already know that.” He paused as he scooped some of my hair back, gently tossing the strands over my shoulder. “And there’s nothing to be embarrassed about.” I glanced over at him. Everything about his steady gaze and the serious press of his lips screamed earnest. But he was wrong. “It is..embarrassing.”“ Not if you don’t let it be.” His leg brushed mine as he turned in his seat, facing me. Our eyes met. “You have the power over that. People can say crap. They can think whatever they want, but you control how you feel about it. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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For eight years I’ve waited for you to realize that. I’ve waited for you to see yourself for who you really are. You’re Lily Marks, a beautiful, extremely clever woman whose capacity for compassion sets you apart from the Nephilim. It’s not your fighting skills or how good of a warrior you are. It’s the fact you look at me and see a man rather than a Fallen.” -Julian Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Because I know what I feel in here. And I'm not the type of person to run from anything, no matter how hard it is. I'd rather face-plant against a brick wall than live for the rest of my life wondering what could've been. And you know what? I didn't think you were that type to run, either. Maybe I was wrong. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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What kind of motel sells condoms?" "My favorite kind of motel? Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I..I haven’t done a lot of this.” His cheeks flushed pink and my eyes widened. “I mean, I’ve done some stuff, but not a lot. I haven’t..had sex.” For the longest moment I couldn’t respond. All I could do was stare at him. “You’re a virgin?” One side of his lips kicked up. “Yeah. You sound surprised.”“ I am. I thought.. I don’t know. You were with.. Paige. I just assumed you had sex before.”“ That would be a negative, ” he replied, picking up my hand. “You’re looking at me like you don’t understand how it’s possible.” He could really read minds.“ It’s gotten close, but I just never– I haven’t wanted to go that far.” He shrugged a bare shoulder.“ I haven’t done it, either, ” I blurted out. “I mean, that’s super obvious since..you’re the first boy I’ve kissed, but yeah, I don’t even know..what I’m saying and I’m just going to shut up.” Rider chuckled. “Don’t. I love it when you ramble.”“ Only you would enjoy that.” I curled my fingers through his. “Do you want to..go that far with me?” His lashes swept up and his eyes, with their greenish flecks, met mine. “Yeah. Yeah, I do. Someday.”Warmth swept across my cheeks as I whispered, “I..I want that, too. Someday.”The dimple in his right cheek appeared. “Then we’re on the same page. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I don’t know how we made it to the bed or if the water was ever turned off in the shower. But we were together, our bodies slippery, our wet hair soaking the sheets we were tangled in. And then we were tangled, our legs and arms. His hands were everywhere, paying reverence to the many scars on my body. His lips followed, and I grew reacquainted with the hard muscles of his stomach, the feel of him. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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It was me who had to carry myself over the finish line, and all I needed to remember when I felt like not trying was that that feeling wouldn't last forever. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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My chest clenched as I looked down at the oil-stained asphalt. Here but not. Existing but not living. I knew that feeling. Lived it for several years. Some days it felt like I was still wearing that feeling like a heavy jacket buttoned up too tightly. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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The past never went away and it was not designed to do so. It would always be there, and it should be acknowledged. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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This is everyone's fight. Becauseit's everyone's future. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I promise you that this isn't going to be our future, Kitten. I will give that to you–a normal life." Her eyes glistened. "I don’t expect a normal life. I just expect a life with you Jennifer L. Armentrout
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And I learned that sometimes when someone says something so devastatingly perfect, there isn't a need for a response. The words said it all. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Hope that had sparked in my chest now lit a fire, and I fanned it, wanting it to burn hot and bright, because hope… hope was not the enemy. It was a friend, a savior. Hope was more than a new beginning. Hope was tomorrow, and hope was the symbol that I would get better, that I would undo the bad choices that I’d made, and that I would never make them again. Hope was more than a chance of redemption. It was the promise of one day finding absolution, of forgiving my . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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You really shouldn’t trust a soul in this game. Not when everyone has something to gain or lose. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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You must stay away from the one who brings nothing but heartache and death. Do you hear me? He brings nothing but death. Always has. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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You make me wish I had a soul so I could be worthy of you. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Because you're beautiful, Layla, and while I may say that one word to you a lot, I don't simply toss it around. And I've seen many, many beautiful things. People as beautiful as demons are atrocious. You, by far, shine brighter than any of them. It's more than what's on the outside. It comes from within you. I've seen a lot of things and nothing, nothing, comes close to you. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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It was just a kiss and it was nearly too much and it still wasn't enough, and it was just beautiful. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I wanted Kat out. Every cell of my being demanded that I protect her, even though I knew she was hella capable of doing so herself, but I wanted her far away from here. Hell, I'd keep her in Bubble Wrap if it weren't so damn creepy and also inconvenient, considering I had a terrible habit of obsessively popping the damn things until not a single bubble was left. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Something weird moved through me, a feeling of familiarity, and as I stood in front of my locker, I found myself thinking of the one bright thing in a past full of shadows and darkness. I thought about the boy who made my chest hurt, the one who’d promised forever. It had been four years since I’d seen him or even heard him speak. Four years of trying to erase everything that had to do with that portion of my childhood, but I remembered him. I wondered about him. How could I not? I always would. He had been the sole reason I survived the house we’d grown up in. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I like you, Mallory. And God knows you deserve a hell of a lot better than me.” He dipped his chin, laughing as he thrust his hand through his hair. “God. I suck at this. Can we just forget–” I snapped out of it. “You like me?” His gaze flew to mine. “Yeah, I do. And I know I’ve been with Paige and I’m not going to pretend that meant nothing, but it’s not how I feel for you. Not remotely like how I feel for you. And it’s not because of our past–because of you and I knowing each other for so long, ” he said, and the words kept coming out in a rush. “At first, I thought that was why–this attraction I have to you. I thought it was because of everything we’d shared. And then the night I came to your place and you fixed me up, I thought it was just this physical thing.” Pink raced across his cheeks. “And it is most definitely a physical thing, but it wasn’t just that. I think part of me knew that from the very first time you said my name.” Now my pulse was pounding. He liked-liked me. Oh my God, this was unexpected. This was totally unplanned. It was an infinite, vast sea of un. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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The Arum are nothing more than what a human would call a parasite. They are not worth the filthy floor you lie upon. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Thanks, ” I muttered and added under my breath, “Douchebag.”He laughed, deep and throaty. “Now that’s not very ladylike, Kittycat.”I whipped around. “Don’t ever call me that, ” I snapped.“ It’s better than calling someone a douchebag, isn’t it?” He pushed out the door. “This has been a stimulating visit. I’ll cherish it for a long time to come.” Okay. That was it. “You know, you’re right. How wrong of me to call you a douchebag. Because a douchebag is too nice of a word for you, ” I said, smiling sweetly. “You’re a dickhead.”“ A dickhead?” he repeated. “How charming.” I flipped him off. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Once I got home, though, and saw several packages on my front porch, all the crap from the day disappeared. A few had smiley faces on them. Squealing, I grabbed the boxes. Books were inside-- new release books I'd preordered weeks ago. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Strange how something good can come from something horrible. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Aiden was gone. Like Caleb, but in a different way. I'd lost both of them. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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People can say crap. They can think whatever they want, but you control how you feel about it. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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How..how do you feel about me?”“ I think it’s pretty obvious.”“ Let’s just say I need a detailed account.” His lashes lifted and his eyes met mine. “I can do that for you.”“ Okay.” I leaned toward him.“ I never once stopped thinking about you when you were taken away. Four years. All I could hope was that you were in a good place. Never expected you to walk into school. Didn’t even allow myself to dream about that. And then you did, and seeing you blew me away. You were just like I remembered, but different. The hints of the girl I saw in you when we were younger were now right in front of me. The moment you said my name–the moment you hugged me I knew.” Rider reached between us, folding his hand around mine. “I knew I’d fall in love with you and I did. I love you, Mallory.”My lips parted on an inhale. “What?”“I love you, and not the kind of love we had for each other when we were younger, you know? Paige knows that. So does Hector. So did Jayden. I love you. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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His gaze locked with mine and a slow grin appeared on his face. He didn’t look like he had last night. More like he did every day at school. Worn jeans. A black henley instead of a T-shirt and beat-up sneakers, but goodness, I couldn’t think. Okay. Not true. I could think, but I was thinking things I really had no concept of. I was thinking about those full, slightly curved lips and how they must feel in places..other than my forehead or cheek. I was thinking about his hands and how strong they were and the oddly pleasant calluses on his palms. I was thinking about..about a lot of things–things that now didn’t feel so wrong since he was actually single. Noticing my near-prone position, Ainsley looked over her shoulder. “Oh, my good God almighty, ” she murmured. “That’s him?”“ Yes, ” I whispered. That was so him. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Memories, even bittersweet ones, are better than nothing. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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You’re beautiful, too. I mean, you’re hot, ” I blurted out. “But I always knew you would be.” My eyes widened as I realized what just streamed out of my mouth, and his grin turned into a smile. “Oh my God, I did not just say..any of that out loud.”“ You did.”“ Ugh.” Tipping his head back, he laughed deeply. And he laughed like he had in those rare instances when something truly amused him. He did so with a freedom I’d envied. I started to place my hands over my flaming face, but he caught my wrists, holding them between us. His eyes were lighter, dancing. “I can pretend you didn’t say that if that makes you feel better, ” he suggested. Oh yes, that would be fabulous. I nodded.“ I won’t forget it, though. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Can I tell you something?”“ Yeah.” I wished I could tell him it was okay to keep touching my face, but that would probably be weird. Totally sounded weird in my head. And would be really inappropriate. Totally inappropriate. His lashes lowered and the lopsided grin appeared. “I always knew you’d be beautiful one day.” My breath hitched as I sat straighter. What was left of the pizza, just the crust, was totally forgotten. My ears had to be smoking crack or something. A flush swept across his cheeks as one side of his lips kicked up. “I just never thought I’d get to see how beautiful you’d become. . Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Hell...” His voice was thick, rough. “Mallory, you’re...”“ What?” I whispered, feeling my body burn for two very different reasons.“ You’re beautiful.” His gaze dipped, tracking the lacy edges of the bra. “Never thought I’d see you like this. So freaking glad I have. You’re so beautiful, Mallory. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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I've always found that the most beautiful people, truly beautiful inside and out, are those who are quietly unaware of their effect. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Am I glowing?"" Like a Christmas tree."" Not just the star?" The bed moved a little, and I felt his hand brush my arm. "No. You're super bright. It's kind of like looking at the sun. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Eat it, " I ordered, holding it with two hands now, making it dance in the air. "It's begging you. 'Eat me'." He arched a brow." Perv, " I muttered. Aiden pressed his lips together, but when he glanced at me and my dancing bun, he burst into laughter. "All right, give me the bun. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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When I got home, a spicy scent lured me into the kitchen. My stomach grumbled and I might’ve started drooling the moment I spotted the cheesy enchiladas cooling on the counter. They were drenched in homemade queso. My favorite. Dropping my bag on the floor, I skipped over to where Rosa was placing the plates on the table. I wrapped my arms around her from behind and squeezed. Rosa laughed as she turned. “It’s the queso, isn’t it?” Nodding, I dropped my arms and stepped back. Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Silence is not a fucking virtue. It’s a disease–­a cancer that eats away at you and fucks with your head. Jennifer L. Armentrout