“Trust me child, it doesn't matter what size, shape or form they come it, you give a good man your love and care, he'll lay waste to the world to keep you by his side.”
―
Brynne Asher,
Athica Lane
“Seriously, Jude,” I say without moving my head, I’m too relaxed. “How about this, if you hurt me, I’ll give you a code word. It’ll be ‘ouch’.” ― Brynne Asher, Overflow
“I feel his lips at the back of my head and he calls out, “Gem.” My eyes go directly to his. His eyes hold mine through the mirror. Without letting go of my eyes he gives me a squeeze as he expresses, “I want this.” I feel my brows gather as I ask, “This?” “Us. But more.” My voice dips and I ask again, “What are you saying?” I didn’t know it was possible, but he looks into my eyes even deeper, deep enough to reach my soul, when he says, “I want it all. I want you in every way I can have you, Leigh. I want you in my house, my bed. I want to give you a dog and a family. And once you’re officially mine, I want to give you babies, lots of them. I want to give you a full life, gem. You’re ready for it, you just need to open your eyes and see it. It’s right in front of you. It’s time for you to reach out and grab hold.” ― Brynne Asher, Beautiful Life
“Keep your legs together and your mind on Jesus!” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“Then get the hell out of here and go get her. This is the FB fucking I, not couples counseling,” ― Brynne Asher, Overflow
“Relax. The thought of going home tonight and leaving you to your dreams just about did me in. Let’s see if you still dream sleeping next to me. If you don’t, terrific. If you do, I’m here. But there’s no way I can lay my head down ten minutes away from you wondering if you’re battling those demons by yourself.” ― Brynne Asher, Beautiful Life
“Your idiocy has reached epic heights. You’re the king of the jackwagons, Campbell Montgomery. You’re going to go down in the books as a first class donkey face with a pile of shit on your head.” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“That's Avery Carpino, our babysitter. She's been with us for a year now and has become the little sister we never had. You so much as look at her, I'll kick your ass.” ― Brynne Asher, Until Avery
“Bravery is in the eye of the beholder. I know the idiom is beauty, but beauty won’t get you anywhere in life. I don’t care how you spin it, how poetic you drone on about it, or how deeply you reach inside your soul to find it. I’m sick of beauty and the weight our society puts on it. I’ll take bravery over beauty any day.” ― Brynne Asher, Deathly: The Dillon Sisters
“But for those of us who are not normal—let alone perfect—who are struggling to catch our breaths, bravery looks very different.” ― Brynne Asher, Deathly: The Dillon Sisters
“Don’t be pissed at me for something I didn’t do, baby. If you give me long enough, I’m sure I’ll do something to piss you off for real.” That” ― Brynne Asher, Paths
“Move,” I hear Tony say. “I want to see her.” “No,” Charlotte bites, the whole exchange getting louder. I groan into Maddie’s pillow and pull her princess blanket over my head. I hear a scuffle and I’m not surprised when the door bursts open. When I peek, Tony’s standing there with my sisters, Gabby and Leigh looking in from behind. He takes another step in and shuts them out as I hear Sophia let out a little, “Hey!” He doesn’t pay her any mind as I watch him walk to me and sit on the side of the bed. He doesn’t say a thing, but leans his elbows down to his knees and looks at me. “Please go away,” I say, my voice small. He stays silent, but shakes his head. I roll my eyes. Of course he won’t go. “He didn’t do anything to me. There’s no reason to go all Rambo Big Brother on him,” I explain. “Doesn’t look like he didn’t do anything to you,” he says. “He” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“I know what it’s like to need a break. To need to check out and withdraw and do nothing. And that’s okay. Don’t put pressure on yourself to get back to normal right away. Take your time. Feel your feelings. Heal.” ― Brynne Asher, Deathly: The Dillon Sisters
“Your name is Link?" "What was that?" the man yells. He lifts a hand and gently presses a finger to my lips to shush me, making me frown. "What the fuck?" the voice goes on. "Are you wanking off in there during a kids' birthday party?” ― Brynne Asher, Until Avery
“Five o’clock does not say stamina. Five o’clock screams early-bird special.” ― Brynne Asher, Gifts
“A boot camp? I don’t think so,” I say with a little frown while shaking my head. “It’ll be good for you,” he grins. “No charge, since you’ve fed me two days in a row, not to mention the cookies and my kitchen. We’ll call it even.” “What? No way. You want to clean my bathroom or carry my bags on vacation, that would be a fair trade. But you want to kick my ass in a boot camp because I fed you? Not a way to thank a girl,” I reply sarcastically.” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“Don’t be pissed at me for something I didn’t do, baby. If you give me long enough, I’m sure I’ll do something to piss you off for real.” ― Brynne Asher, Paths
“I want to be everything you need,” I say. “I just hope I can.” His hand comes to the top of my head, he leans his forehead to mine and he closes his eyes. He pulls in a breath and opens his eyes to say, “You don’t get it, sweetheart. You already are.” ― Brynne Asher, Beautiful Life
“I’m willing to overlook a lot for the people I care about, Eli. Just don’t push me too far.” ― Brynne Asher, Bad Situation
“Seriously, Jude,” I say without moving my head, I’m too relaxed. “How about this, if you hurt me, I’ll give you a code word. It’ll be ‘ouch’.” ― Brynne Asher, Overflow
“I feel his lips at the back of my head and he calls out, “Gem.” My eyes go directly to his. His eyes hold mine through the mirror. Without letting go of my eyes he gives me a squeeze as he expresses, “I want this.” I feel my brows gather as I ask, “This?” “Us. But more.” My voice dips and I ask again, “What are you saying?” I didn’t know it was possible, but he looks into my eyes even deeper, deep enough to reach my soul, when he says, “I want it all. I want you in every way I can have you, Leigh. I want you in my house, my bed. I want to give you a dog and a family. And once you’re officially mine, I want to give you babies, lots of them. I want to give you a full life, gem. You’re ready for it, you just need to open your eyes and see it. It’s right in front of you. It’s time for you to reach out and grab hold.” ― Brynne Asher, Beautiful Life
“Keep your legs together and your mind on Jesus!” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“Then get the hell out of here and go get her. This is the FB fucking I, not couples counseling,” ― Brynne Asher, Overflow
“Relax. The thought of going home tonight and leaving you to your dreams just about did me in. Let’s see if you still dream sleeping next to me. If you don’t, terrific. If you do, I’m here. But there’s no way I can lay my head down ten minutes away from you wondering if you’re battling those demons by yourself.” ― Brynne Asher, Beautiful Life
“Your idiocy has reached epic heights. You’re the king of the jackwagons, Campbell Montgomery. You’re going to go down in the books as a first class donkey face with a pile of shit on your head.” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“That's Avery Carpino, our babysitter. She's been with us for a year now and has become the little sister we never had. You so much as look at her, I'll kick your ass.” ― Brynne Asher, Until Avery
“Bravery is in the eye of the beholder. I know the idiom is beauty, but beauty won’t get you anywhere in life. I don’t care how you spin it, how poetic you drone on about it, or how deeply you reach inside your soul to find it. I’m sick of beauty and the weight our society puts on it. I’ll take bravery over beauty any day.” ― Brynne Asher, Deathly: The Dillon Sisters
“But for those of us who are not normal—let alone perfect—who are struggling to catch our breaths, bravery looks very different.” ― Brynne Asher, Deathly: The Dillon Sisters
“Don’t be pissed at me for something I didn’t do, baby. If you give me long enough, I’m sure I’ll do something to piss you off for real.” That” ― Brynne Asher, Paths
“Move,” I hear Tony say. “I want to see her.” “No,” Charlotte bites, the whole exchange getting louder. I groan into Maddie’s pillow and pull her princess blanket over my head. I hear a scuffle and I’m not surprised when the door bursts open. When I peek, Tony’s standing there with my sisters, Gabby and Leigh looking in from behind. He takes another step in and shuts them out as I hear Sophia let out a little, “Hey!” He doesn’t pay her any mind as I watch him walk to me and sit on the side of the bed. He doesn’t say a thing, but leans his elbows down to his knees and looks at me. “Please go away,” I say, my voice small. He stays silent, but shakes his head. I roll my eyes. Of course he won’t go. “He didn’t do anything to me. There’s no reason to go all Rambo Big Brother on him,” I explain. “Doesn’t look like he didn’t do anything to you,” he says. “He” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“I know what it’s like to need a break. To need to check out and withdraw and do nothing. And that’s okay. Don’t put pressure on yourself to get back to normal right away. Take your time. Feel your feelings. Heal.” ― Brynne Asher, Deathly: The Dillon Sisters
“Your name is Link?" "What was that?" the man yells. He lifts a hand and gently presses a finger to my lips to shush me, making me frown. "What the fuck?" the voice goes on. "Are you wanking off in there during a kids' birthday party?” ― Brynne Asher, Until Avery
“Five o’clock does not say stamina. Five o’clock screams early-bird special.” ― Brynne Asher, Gifts
“A boot camp? I don’t think so,” I say with a little frown while shaking my head. “It’ll be good for you,” he grins. “No charge, since you’ve fed me two days in a row, not to mention the cookies and my kitchen. We’ll call it even.” “What? No way. You want to clean my bathroom or carry my bags on vacation, that would be a fair trade. But you want to kick my ass in a boot camp because I fed you? Not a way to thank a girl,” I reply sarcastically.” ― Brynne Asher, Athica Lane
“Don’t be pissed at me for something I didn’t do, baby. If you give me long enough, I’m sure I’ll do something to piss you off for real.” ― Brynne Asher, Paths
“I want to be everything you need,” I say. “I just hope I can.” His hand comes to the top of my head, he leans his forehead to mine and he closes his eyes. He pulls in a breath and opens his eyes to say, “You don’t get it, sweetheart. You already are.” ― Brynne Asher, Beautiful Life
“I’m willing to overlook a lot for the people I care about, Eli. Just don’t push me too far.” ― Brynne Asher, Bad Situation
