Augustus Waters Quotes Novels & Stories

I said and in less than a second, August's eyes widened quickly and he immediately got up, still pale. "The fuck? I am not going to do that." It paled and unceremoniously stood up and immediately left the room as if you thought someone was chasing you. "Ha! It's just a ghost opposite. Courage is courage and fear of ghosts." I just whispered laughing. But wait, why didn't he change his clothes? August is still wearing jeans and a simple t-shirt, and we have already gone swimming in the infinity pool. Aish, take care of that girl.

Augustus said and kissed me on the forehead, earning us more cheers and hoots from the crowd. I closed my eyes, swallowed as hard as I could, and closed my ears to the rest of the world as I searched within to find my motivation. It wasn't hard, and by the time I opened my eyes, I was ready to take the world just as it came. I cleared my throat and began to speak, my voice surprisingly louder than I remember it.

"Oh right, sea witch thing." "Yeah, the sea witch thing." He flicked my forehead right between my eyebrows. "Not the smartest choice, little sister. I do, however; admire the way you were trying to help Emanuel out." “Yeah, trust me, Augustus and Ares really tore me a new one.” I sighed, growing tired of hearing everyone talk about the same thing now. “I know they did. Doesn’t mean I don’t get to as well.” He smirked at me. “I’m fine, I promise.”

But despite his shock, Adrian coldly countered, "So what? I was already strong to begin with. It's you who relies on such despicable means to become stronger. Do you really think you're amazing? Even if twice as many people came, you still wouldn't be able to do anything to me." These words struck at the depths of Augustus' heart, and he became instantly embarrassed. It was evident that he disliked what Adrian had said. Augustus glared fiercely at Adrian and gritted his teeth, saying, "You all looked down on me. From now on, I will make you see. I will make all of you submit to me!"

Wearing a smug look, he said, “He’s right, Thea. I heard you opened a processing plant. With the Xenoses looking out for you, there’s nothing for you to worry about.” It would be rude of Thea to refuse further, so she lifted her glass. After that, Augustus kept pouring wine into her glass non-stop. Though Thea did not want to drink, James, as well as the rest of the Hills, kept pushing her. “N-No more… I can’t drink anymore.” After a few glasses, Thea’s cheeks were bright red. “Thea, this is Mr. Augustus we’re talking about. Stop thinking about yourself and consider the family’s interest.”

“You could’ve hurt someone!” Augustus’s chastisement was drowned out by the blood rushing in my ears. I couldn’t process his words, only focusing on the fact that I may be suffering from mate possession. Fuck my life.

“Mommy said Scarlet would starve us if we ever said that! And Uncle Dante, we cannot live without Scarlet. Mommy is a terrible, terrible cook.” I chuckled, though guilt still gnawed at me. “I see,” I said, shaking my head. Augustus crossed his arms. “And Scarlet is a goddess,” he declared with the solemnity of a priest. “And goddesses are never fat. They are always perfect.” I smiled. “Who taught you that?” “Mommy,” he said matter-of-factly, his tone so serious I could not help but laugh. “Alright, alright,” I said, raising my hands in mock surrender. “I will apologise to her. How do you think I should do it?”

"Be clear and smooth." Don't tell me he decided to make me his audiobook. "C'mon.." he ushers. I sigh and start reading from the third paragraph. "I looked over at Augustus Waters, who looked back at me. You could almost see through his eyes they were so blue. 'There will come a time,' I said, 'when all of us are dead. All of us. There will come a time when there are no human beings remaining to remember that anyone ever existed or that our species ever did anything. There will be no one left to remember Aristotle or Cleopatra, let alone you...

“Come along, Rufus.” Rufus bowed his head and didn’t move but a single step. Quintus laughed. “So sad that your kindred left you behind to die alongside us? Stupid boy. They think you a dog, too.” As they turned to go, August went over and put his hand on Rufus’ shoulder. “Come along, this is almost finished.” His eyes focused on August’s face, he said, “I know.” ***

It was Cassius who was handcuffed but it felt as if it was his soul and mind which was grappled with guilt. Aurelius had his jaws clenched and he knew very well that what that old man was trying to do. He was manipulating Augutsus. Therefore, he shook his shoulder with force and for the first time, addressed him with his name, " Augutstus! Remember, a calm sea doesn't make a skilled sailor. Life is throwing adversities because you're strong enough to handle it. Don't think about this dog! You've to look after Justus and Highness Rithambara. You can't just die. "