Quotes From "Scarlet" By Marissa Meyer

I knew they would kill me when they found out, but…” He struggled for words, releasing a sharp breath. “I think I realized that I would rather die because I betrayed them, than live because I betrayed you. Marissa Meyer

We met less than a week ago and in that time I've done nothing but lie and cheat and betray you. I know. But if you give me a chance...all I want is to protect you. To be near you. For as long as I'm able. Marissa Meyer

You are my whole heart, Scarlet. And this is breaking it.' My heart cracked open and clear dropped out of me. My mouth opened, and I looked round me and stamped my foot. 'Does this look like a good time to tell me that, you damn stupid boy?' I meant to sound mean but my voice wobbled. 'Now?'He gave a little smile. 'My foul-mouthed warrior. A.C. Gaughen

She sighed, annoyed at her restlessness. “So, ” she said, disrupting Wolf in another backward glance.“ Who would win in a fight–you or a pack of wolves?” He frowned at her, all seriousness. “Depends, ” he said, slowly, like he was trying to figure out her motive for asking. “How big is the pack?”“ I don’t know, what’s normal? Six?”“I could win against six, ” he said. “Any more than that and it could be a close call.” Scarlet smirked. “You’re not in danger of low self-esteem, at least.”“ What do you mean?”“ Nothing at all.” She kicked a stone from their path. “How about you and … a lion?”“ A cat? Don’t insult me.” She laughed, the sound sharp and surprising. “How about a bear?”“ Why, do you see one out there?”“ Not yet, but I want to be prepared in case I have to rescue you.” The smile she’d been waiting for warmed his face, a glint of white teeth flashing. “I’m not sure. I’ve never had to fight a bear before. . Marissa Meyer

I don't like to think of it as 'stolen'. They have no proof that I didn't plan on giving it back."" You're kidding, right?" He shrugged. "You have no proof either." She squinted back at him. "Were you planning on giving it back?"" Maybe." An orange light blinked on in the corner of Cinder's vision-her cyborg programming picking up on the lie. Marissa Meyer

But her grandmother had never suggested she could think the same of Scarlet. You'll be fine, she always said, after a skinned knee, after a broken arm, after her first youthfull heartbreak. You'll be fine, because you're strong, like me. Marissa Meyer

Do you think she is?" Her voice trembled. Her heart throbbed as she waited for him to answer. "You think they've killed her?" Every moment wrapped around Scarlet's neck, strangling her, until the only possiblbe word from Wolf's mouth had to be yes. Yes, she was dead. Yes, she was gone. They'd murdered her. These monsters had murdered her. Scarlet pressed her palms into the crate, trying to push through the plastic. "Say it."" No, " he murmured, shoulder sinking, "No, I don't think they've killed her. Not yet." Scarlet shivered with relief. She covered her face with both hands, dizzy with the hurricane of emotions. "Thank the stars, " she whispered. "Thank you. . Marissa Meyer

There are poor men out there. And rich ones. Rich men never wait for nothing, so why would they be good? Good men are poor, because they have to count on others' kindnesses. A.C. Gaughen

She was tired of everyone deciding her life for her. She was ready to figure out who she really was--not what anyone else told her to be. Marissa Meyer

You traitorous bitch! " he yelled. "You goddamn liar! " I laughed. "You knew I were a bitch and a liar when you married me, Guy. It's your own damn fault for agreeing to it. A.C. Gaughen

Don't thank me for telling the truth when it would have been mercy to lie to you. Marissa Meyer

Honor, obey?" Gisbourne shouted, grappling with John. "This is what you call being a good wife?" I stopped. "I never said I'd be a good wife, Guy. Just that I'd marry you. A.C. Gaughen

Because we always have a choice, even when it feels like we don't. A.C. Gaughen

The story had already taken on a legendary air from the waitstaff's telling of it. According to the cooks, the street fighter had broken a bottle over Roland's head, knocking him unconscious and crushing a chair in the process. He would have taken out Gilles too, if Emilie hadn't calmed him down with one of her pretty smiles. Marissa Meyer

Besides, if you are who you claim to be, that makes you my true queen. Therefore, you have my loyalty. Marissa Meyer

Kai neared his desk again, seeing that the fugitive's profile had been transferred to the screen. His frown deepened. Perhaps not dangerous, but young and inarguably good-looking. His prison photo showed him flippantly winking at the camera. Kai hated him immediately. Marissa Meyer

With a nod, Thorne started down the street. 'This way.' Five steps later, he paused, pondered, turned around. 'No, no, this way.' 'We're dead.' 'No, I've got it now. It's this way.' 'Don't you have an address?' 'A captain always knows where his ship is. It's like a psychic bond.' 'If only we had a captain here.' He ignored her, marching down the street with spectacular confidence. Marissa Meyer

He asked what she was in for and complimented the find workmanship of her metal extremities, but she ignored him, making him briefly question if he'd been separated from the female population for so long that he could be losing his charm. But that seemed unlikely. Marissa Meyer

Well, " Cinder finally grumbled. "I guess that was pretty fast thinking." A relieved grin filled up Thorne's face. "We're having another moment, aren't we?" "If by a moment, you mean me not wanting to strangle you for the first time since we met, than I guess we are. Marissa Meyer