Erin Watt Quotes & Sayings

Somewhere along the line, I started thinking that if I just got through this bad experience, this bad day, that tomorrow I'd have something better, brighter, newer.
I still believe that. I still believe that there's something good out there for me. I just have to keep going until my time comes. — Erin Watt

Yeah," Easton says, coming up on Ella's other side. "Your room's a mess."
"Because you keep watching football in there," she mutters as we lead her away. "I expect you to clean it the moment we get back."
Easton stops at the penthouse door and looks at her incredulously. "I'm Easton Royal. I don't clean shit."
Dad sighs. The twins snicker. Even the cops look like they're trying not to laugh. — Erin Watt

I was ashamed. Okay? Ashamed. Is that what you wanted to hear?"
"Yeah, well, you know what I am? I'm the stupid girl in the horror movie. You made me into that stupid girl. I'm the one running back into the house where the guy with the knife is. You warned me. Over and over again, you told me to stay away. But I couldn't listen. I thought I knew better — Erin Watt

If you're better than Easton, then by way of experience, your dad has to be spectacular. — Erin Watt

Ouch, Val. What did I ever do to you?" He rubs his chest in mock pain. "You have a penis. Therefore you're automatically on the wrong side. — Erin Watt

The good ones put your character to the flame and burn away all the rest of the shit until you come out a better you. She's one of the good ones. — Erin Watt

Reed Royal has broken me. I've fallen from the sky and I'm not sure I can get up. Not this time. — Erin Watt

Look, I like you. Didn't think I would but I do, and because I like you, I feel the need to warn you that we Royals are pretty fucked up. We're good in bed, but out of it? We're like a stage four hurricane. — Erin Watt

I was having the best dream," I mumble as he curls his body around my back.

"What was it?" he says roughly.

"That you showed up in my bedroom and held me all night long."

"I like that dream," he whispers in my ear and then he does just that - holds me until I fall asleep.

- Ella Harper — Erin Watt

You may have lost your family, but you're not alone anymore, Ella. You're a Royal now. — Erin Watt

You're too much, Easton." "I am." He nods solemnly. "It's why I sleep around. Because no one girl can handle all of me. — Erin Watt

Nuh-uh, you're not getting off that easy. I want you to say it. Tell your big brother about your crush on your other big brother."
"You're imagining things. I'm not crushing on Reed," I lie.
"Bull."
"I'm not," I insist, but Easton sees right through me.
"Shit, Ella, I need a smoke every time you two are within five feet of each other. — Erin Watt

Is there a real life block button? Because I need that in my life. — Erin Watt

but a clean knife still makes a painful wound. — Erin Watt

Come with me."

"Let me think on that." I tap a finger against my bottom lip as if I'm really contemplating his crappily delivered invitation. His eyes drop to watch the movement.

"Okay. I've decided. No."

- Ella Harper — Erin Watt

Reed hasn't issued the Royal decree yet. — Erin Watt

There aren't any cameras here. This isn't for show.
This is as real and as awful and as wonderful as it gets. I'd hold her forever if she'd let me. — Erin Watt

You're the one person in my life who wants nothing but me and it's terrifying and awesome at the same time. Don't ever leave me. I love you. You're my heart. — Erin Watt

My life is mine. I live it. I control it. — Erin Watt

Dad has always said that a man who raises a hand against a female lowers himself beneath her feet. — Erin Watt

Nice to meet you," Durand says in a ridiculously deep voice. Jeez, he sounds like Batman. "I'm — Erin Watt

You should know whatever game you're playing, you can't win. Not against all of us. If you leave now, you won't be hurt. If you stay, we'll break you so bad that you'll be crawling away."

- Reed Royal — Erin Watt

Take your condescension, your unwanted advice, your creepy lurking outside of my door and shove it up your ass. — Erin Watt

It's you. It's always been you and I'm tired of fighting it. — Erin Watt

Fate is for the weak--those people who don't have enough power or will to shape life into what they need it to be. — Erin Watt

And don't tell me that you were sick because no one is sick for two weeks and can't even make a phone call! Well, unless she's patient zero at the beginning of a zombie apocalypse. — Erin Watt

I keep waiting for that movie moment when Reed runs out of the house, screaming for me to come back.

But it never happens.

There's no rain-filled reunion and the only moisture are the tears I can't hold back any longer. — Erin Watt

Hiding's not a bad thing. If you run away, you live to fight another day."

Ella Harper - Paper Princess — Erin Watt

I hate feeling like I don't belong. — Erin Watt

You're poking a tiger."

I shrug. "He poked me first."

Callum shakes his head. "And I thought raising five boys was an adventure. I haven't seen anything yet, have I?"

- Callum Royal — Erin Watt

No one wants to be ruined. We all want to be saved. — Erin Watt

Do you really think it's Abby who's keeping me up at night?"
"I don't know." I hesitate. "I don't want it to be. — Erin Watt

You don't know who I am." "Yeah, I do. You said it yourself - I see you. I see your hurt and your loneliness. I see your pride, and the way it stops you from leaning on anyone. I see your big heart, and how you want to save the world, including an ass like me." His voice catches. "I'm done playing games, Ella. No other girls exist in this world for me. If you see me talking to one, know that I'm talking about you. If you see me walking next to someone, I'm wishing it was you." He steps toward me. "You're the only one for me. — Erin Watt

You want this?" He pumps himself slowly. "You can have it. Lick it, suck it, fuck it, anything you want, baby. As long it's just with me. — Erin Watt

I've spend the last couple of years trying to destroy everything around me. Who knew success would taste so bitter. — Erin Watt

The Royal boys are not what I expected. They don't look like rich pricks in preppy clothes. They look like terrifying thugs who can snap me like a twig. — Erin Watt

I'm willing to do almost anything for you. I'd go back in time to change things if I could." He gazes down at me with determination. "But I'm not leaving you alone. — Erin Watt

I'm only seventeen. Sometimes that feels too young to have lived the life I have. Sometimes I look around at my surroundings and think, I don't belong here — Erin Watt

My brother's a good lay." His eyes gleam. "But he's not as good as me. — Erin Watt

I swallow a gasp. Oh man. Are these boys pulling twin switches on Sawyer's girlfriend? That's ballsy. And twisted. I pour my own bowl of cereal and lean against the counter to eat it. A few minutes later, Sebastian walks into the kitchen. As he passes the table, Sawyer murmurs, "Thanks, bro," to his twin. — Erin Watt

She got under my skin the moment I met her, and she's still there, in my blood, in my heart. — Erin Watt

Then he launches himself at me with a roar, and I let him take his shot. It's weak, like he is. Like all bullies really are. That's why they're bullies. Because they're insecure idiots who try to make themselves feel better. — Erin Watt

Steve. That always felt made-up to me. Like, when your kid says, "Tell me about my daddy, Mama!" and you're on the spot so you blurt out the first name that comes to mind - "Uh, his name was, um, Steve, honey. — Erin Watt

You belong with us. You're the best thing that ever happened to this family."
Surprise filters through me. Okay. Wow.
"You're ours," Easton mumbles. "I'm sorry about tonight. I really am, Ella. — Erin Watt

But I do care. I hate myself for it, but I can't fight this desperate need to try. Try to fit in. Try to make this school experience different than all the previous ones. — Erin Watt

You're taking up oxygen that could be better spent coming out of someone's ass. — Erin Watt

She's mine and always has been. From before we even met, she was mine and I was hers. I fought it too long, but I'm giving in now. I'm all in now. — Erin Watt

My skill, if I have one, isn't dancing. It's my ability to believe that tomorrow can be a better day. — Erin Watt

Do you love her?" I ask hoarsely.
His head whirls toward me. "No."
"You sure about that?"
"I don't. Not the way you do."
I relax, just slightly. "Still. You care about her."
Of course he does. We all do, because that girl flew into our house like a whirlwind and made everything come alive again. She brought steel and fire. She made us laugh again. She gave us a purpose - at first, it was us uniting against her. Then it turned into us standing beside her. Protecting her. Loving her. — Erin Watt

When I look at Reed and his muscular frame and his hard face, sometimes I forget that he's got a heart that's as fragile as mine. But guys aren't supposed to be emotional so they hide their feelings behind seriousness, crudeness, or dickish behavior. — Erin Watt

I'm not mad at you." He presses the cold cloth against my forehead. "I'm mad at myself. I did this. Well, Easton and I. I brought this on you. I'm Reed the Destroyer." He sounds sad. "Didn't you know that?"

"I don't like that name." He sits next to me, drawing the cloth around and around my face, down my neck and onto my shoulder. It feels heavenly.

"Yeah, and what would you call me instead?" I open my mouth and say, "Mine. — Erin Watt

I tug his head down to mine. "I need you, Reed. Don't make me beg."
And just like that, he gives in. One hand comes up to tangle in my hair while the other pulls me roughly against him. "You don't ever have to ask again. I'll give you anything you want. — Erin Watt

I wrap my arms around her shoulders. She snuggles into my side and I swear, my damn heart flips over because I want her to be my girl. For real. — Erin Watt

You want me to say it?" he whispers. "Fine, I'll say it. I want you. I fucking want you. — Erin Watt

I'm confused right now." I rub my sweaty palms on my knees.
Oak drags his index finger along my lower lip. "I know, baby. And scared?" I give a small nod. "I'm scared too. But let's work this out together. Let's see where it goes. We don't need labels or words. We just need to be together. — Erin Watt

silence is kind of considered approval. — Erin Watt

Well, golly gee, I'm so sorry that you had to answer an awkward question at lunch. That must have been so inconvenient. Much more inconvenient than getting hit in the face with a tampon flying out of your locker." When he grins, I totally lose it. All the frustration and hurt comes rolling out of me. I'm tired of playing the good, calm girl. I rise up on my knees, reach over and hit him across the top of his head. "Fuck," he curses. "What the hell was that for?" "That's for being an asshole!" I hit him again, — Erin Watt