Quotes From "Red Riding Hood" By Sarah BlakleyCartwright

Maybe Father Auguste is right, " Henry started thoughtfully, rising from a bench. "Maybe we should wait." From the back of the tavern, Peter stifled a burst of laughter. Henry gripped the edge of the table. Adrian turned to Henry with a withering glare." Maybe, my son, " Adrian said quietly, "you should find your courage." Henry took a labored breath." You want to hunt the Wolf?" He narrowed his eyes, spurned. "All right, then. Let's hunt it. Sarah BlakleyCartwright

His face was glistening with cold. He was beautiful, the snow in his eyelashes like diamonds, the cool pink of his cheeks, the wet red of his lips. He was staggering toward her." I have to leave you." His breath came in uneven bursts. "You won't be safe with me." Whatever he was, he could not be bad. An amazing and terrible thought entered Valerie's mind, clearing away all others." Peter.." She stepped toward him, arms out. They gave in to each other, finally, their bodies fitting together. Her fingers warmed his cheek, and his arms slipped underneath her crimson cloak as her long blond hair blew around them. Enveloped in a shelter of white, standing out in black and red, were just the two of them. Nothing else anywhere. Valerie knew that she could never be apart from him, that she was what he was and that she would be his always. She didn't care if he was the Wolf or not. And if he was a Wolf, then she would be one, too. She made he choice and brought her lips to his. . Sarah BlakleyCartwright

He had held out shakily, like a tree that had been hacked down to its breaking point. But that kiss was the last swing, the final impact, and he gave in finally, felled. Sarah BlakleyCartwright

Take it easy, friend, " siad Peter, regaining his balance, quickly understanding the condition Henry w Sarah BlakleyCartwright

Henry...your father was a brave man." He continued attacking the metal with a sledgehammer, brutally hacking at the anvil. She wasn't sure he had heard her. Then, he stopped short, the hammer hanging heavy in the air, the fire snapping in front of him." I was close enough to smell it, " he seethed, not turning. "But I was afraid. I hid fro Sarah BlakleyCartwright

Peter, " she began. He looked up at her, and she could see the pain in his eyes. "I love you, " she said freely. With Peter, she was laid bare; he extracted her from herself. Peter didn't know what to say. HIs eyes glimmered, bright and burning. He only let her see them a moment before he turned away. He took a ragged breath." What were you doing with Rose anyway" she demanded, asking a lot of him. Peter darkened again. He turned his back to her, took a step farther into the alley, and said in a dead voice, "I don't have to like herto get what I want."" I don't believe you, " Valerie said, reaching for his face, again. Peter pulled away from her. "You're lying. Sarah BlakleyCartwright

What was that about?" Henry's voice came out higher than he would have liked." Shh." Peter's eyes shifted around the square." I thought you cared about her, " Henry said, careful to steady his voice this time. Peter rubbed his eyes and hen opened them, hoping to find that Henry had gone. He h Sarah BlakleyCartwright

She didn't want to be considered a woman yet, wasn't ready to be the recipient of jewelry from men. Sarah BlakleyCartwright

Peter..."He straightened, his back to her like a wall. Then, slowly, he turned his face toward her and met her eyes. His gaze sliced through her like a knife. Before she could stop herself, she asked, "Do you remember–" He took a step toward her. She felt the hear flare up between them." How could I forget? Sarah BlakleyCartwright