Rick Riordan Quotes Novels & Stories

He answered simply and proceeded to leave. Ricci knew he was the most efficient hitman around, and that title did not come easy. Heck, if he wanted to take all of them and their families out, he knew he would be able to pull it off. “You can’t tell anyone about what we spoke about, or…” his voice trailed off, he looked down at himself, as if just realizing he was naked. He looked away from Orlando unable to look him in the eye, the stormy grey eyes were unsettling, “About us, what you saw here.”

I answered shortly. "You're sitting in front of a renowned and skilled doctor so open your mouth and tell him your problems," Ryker said beside me. And for real, I wanted to smack him. "Shut it!" I glared at him. "Have you ever gotten in an accident that caused the mental-"

“Never wear that fucking dress again, or I’ll burn it.” I shudder, keeping my gaze fixed on his dark ones. “You don’t tell me what to do, Riordan.” His lips pull up in a faint smile that’s absolutely nefarious. “No, not yet, I suppose.” He tugs me forward by my hair and presses a kiss to my neck, in the same exact spot Lorcan kissed me. “Be grateful, Scarlett, that I’m a gentleman. The things I yearn to do to you are utterly ungentlemanly. I…” He breathes out sharply, running one hand down my pack and snapping the band that holds my ponytail in place with the other. The massive mane tumbles down my shoulders and back as his next words cut through the air, “I’ve never wanted to ruin anyone el

It looked like someone else’s life. "Wait, Riley, stop. Just think for a second." Ryan stepped forward, his hand reaching out as if to grab the scissors, but he dropped it halfway there. He never followed through. That was his problem. "You don't even talk like me. You're too... polite. You say 'please' and 'thank you' to the cashier at the grocery store. Guys on the Falcons don't do that. They’re animals."

Ri said "You're right Ri" I smile "So he should be grateful to you" "Trust me that bastard won't see this coming'' "I know right, Karma is a bitch" Ri smiled "Real bitch" I winked "Trust me, I'll be by your side tomorrow and if any of them dare mess with you, BEAST MODE ACTIVATED"

Uncle Rio bellowed, his voice echoing across the ridge like thunder on espresso. Lily groaned into the moss, face-down. “But what if I believe in the power of surprise?” “Nope. Surprise is not a strategy. Surprise is a byproduct of a good plan,” he snapped, striding forward with his usual chaotic grace. His boots were caked in dirt, his long-sleeved shirt rolled up to his elbows, revealing wiry forearms and several bite scars he claimed were “character builders.” He blew the whistle around his neck for emphasis, which made Lily whimper dramatically.

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“Never mind the boys, girlie. They won’t help you in here.” I laughed the first of the day. “The boys won’t distract me unless you are talking about me criticizing their shitty training.” Rick turned to me with a soft smirk on his face. “My father would roll in his grave if I was ever distracted by shitty training and shittier men.” Rick looked at me for a minute and then nodded.

" As you said, we do not have all the time in the world. If we can't do this as eariae possible, we might end up losing a lot. I am only trying to save a failing country. " " I hope you stay alive to celebrate your victory. " " If I am not alive but was able to do this one thing , I would be happy. Earlier today, on my way to the ambulance, I met a little girl. And I gave her my word that I was going to put an end to this crisis. If it means laying down my life to achieve it, I have no problems with it. " " I have to return now. I have been out for a while now. " Rick said.

"You're going to help me?" "I know what it feels like to have the chasen after you, to always be scared for your life, I have been there and it sucked, so sucked I'm as scared today as I was years ago when the whole thing happened. If I can help you in any way . . . I'll do it," Rodrick said. "You would actually help me kill that thing?" "Yeah; I have the strength to do it, so why not? I'm obviously not as strong as I used to be but still strong nonetheless."