Top 150 Cora Reilly Quotes (2025 Update)
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101. “Remo’s mouth pulled into a smile. “I have seen hyenas with less unsettling smiles,” Fabiano muttered.”

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102. “Matteo was an enigma.”

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103. “If I’d done that today, you would have lost control. The only reason why you didn’t was because I treated you like my husband, not a monster.”

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104. “A thousand reasons spoke against talking to her, but I couldn’t stay away. I needed to see her again, to hear her voice. I wasn’t sure what the hell was wrong with me. I’d never felt so incapable of controlling myself.”

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105. “She could have sent her twins to Las Vegas.”

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106. “It was a perfect sound, more perfect than any melody Kiara had ever created on her piano and she had created some of the most beautiful melodies I’d ever heard.”

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107. “Women in our world belonged to their husband. They were his property to deal with however he pleased.”

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108. “In just a few days, Luca’s touch had gone from something that terrified me to the only time I forgot everything about my life, the only time I was free of the shackles in our world.”

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109. “If Greta were mine, I’d want to be faithful too.”

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110. “I haven’t started playing, and you aren’t a mere chess piece. You are the queen.”

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111. “This was a new beginning with endless options.”

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112. “I’d sworn to myself not to care, but I cared a lot. I wanted his desire, his love, his passion. Everything.”

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113. “That night was the second time I dreamed of her, and from that day on, she’d haunt my nights.”

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114. “His eyes sought mine and for a split second he looked at peace”.”

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115. “She wasn’t the little girl I’d first met. She was a woman in marriageable age now...”

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116. “You shouldn’t have tried to make friends by giving them drugs,” I said. “We’re not Santa Claus.”

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117. “I don’t want to love you,” I whispered as I jerked to a halt, clenching my eyes shut. But I did. I did love Matteo.”

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118. “I remember the way Romero had looked at me at our Christmas party. as if he saw me for the first time, really saw me as a woman and not just a stupid child.”

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119. “The loneliness you felt when you were surrounded by people was the worst kind.”

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120. “Father’s lips thinned. “You are right. But as I see it Aria will be living under my roof until the wedding and since honor forbids me to raise my hand against her, I’ll have to find another way to make her obey me.” He glowered at Gianna and hit her a second time. “For every one of your wrongdoings, Aria, your sister will accept the punishment in your stead.”

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121. “This reminds me of you, Adamo,” Remo said. Adamo grimaced. Nino nodded. “You always made a mess during feeding as well.”

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122. “Remo sauntered in our direction, completely naked except for black briefs. “I’m not armed as you can see.” My brother was even barefoot.”

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123. “Adamo let the window down, and the officer looked at him. “Get out of the car.” I leaned forward, my forearm with my tattoo propped up against the dashboard and smiled darkly at the man. “Unfortunately, Officer, we have somewhere we need to be.” The police officer registered my tattoo and my face and took a step back. “This is a misunderstanding. Safe travels.”

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124. “You can tell me. I have a phone and am capable of operating it.”

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125. “Eventually, I caught my breath. Matteo pushed himself up on his elbows. The look on his face made me regret my weakness. “Maybe one orgasm was really unfair,” he said in a raspy voice.”

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126. “Emotional warfare is far more effective in this case than open violence.”

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127. “But there was no way I’d let her get away from me.”

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128. “It’s okay.” she whispered. “You’ll find new happiness.”

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129. “My eyes registered a shadow above our heads. A large black and white bird of prey with a red head. “Look,” I panted. “There’s your spirit animal. A vulture.” Remo stopped and laughed. A real laugh. Not dark, taunting, or cruel. “Good to know you find me that repulsive.”

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130. “How about a little bet?” I had a feeling I wouldn’t like what he was going to suggest, but I motioned for him to keep talking. “If I manage to give you an orgasm today, then we put the ankle monitor back on. If you manage to resist my skills, we throw that thing in the trash.” “Only one?” “Greedy girl,” he said teasingly, his dark eyes sparkling with excitement. “I thought you weren’t attracted to me? Are you worried your body won’t be able to resist me?”

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131. “You are worth a war.”

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132. “If she liked to play with fire, fine. I didn’t mind getting burned. I’d walk through flames for her.”

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133. “Giulia raised her chin. “While I understand your need for me to look like a lady in public, I can’t see why I can’t wear the clothes I love in private. Only because I’m your wife now doesn’t mean I’m not still me. I won’t become someone else only because you don’t like who I am. You chose to marry me. You can’t form me into the wife you want. You can’t control everything, even if you think you have to.”

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134. “Luca shook his head, his eyes reverent as they trailed over me. “You were born to be a queen.”

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135. “I hope you gave that thing a good scrub,” I called over to Savio, who gave me the finger.”

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136. “I knew Greta and I couldn’t be.”

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137. “He’d seemed safe, like there was no way he could possibly hurt me no matter the provocation.”

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138. “Did your father never teach you to hide your fear from monsters? They give chase if you run.”

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139. “Savio nodded, then yawned. “I’m still not over it and I’ve been staring at doll-face and little Remo for hours.” “Doll-face?” I said with a smile. “Did you take a look at that face? If you put that kid up on a shelf, nobody would realize she wasn’t a puppet.”

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140. “He shook his head, his dark eyes softening. “Angel,” he said quietly, brushing his fingers over my tender skin. “You had wings all along. You only needed a little push to spread them and fly.”

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141. “I read the intricate black inked letters: I’ll go where you go no matter how dark the path.”

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142. “Nobody had ever looked at me like that, like I was the only source of water in a time of drought.”

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143. “She knew what I was, and for some reason that made me want to be good to her, to show her that there was more than brutality. At least when she was concerned.”

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144. “This wedding wasn’t about love or trust or choice. It was about duty and honor, about doing what was expected.”

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145. “Would I regret betraying the Outfit for Val? I doubted it. I’d never regretted my previous betrayals. Val was worth betraying my oath for.”

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146. “You can’t possibly want to marry me looking like this.” I pointed at my face. “We should postpone the wedding.” Matteo shook his head with a small laugh. “No chance in hell. You won’t slip out of my hands again, Gianna. We will marry today. Nothing will stop me.”

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147. “I’m lost, Remo.”

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148. “God, no wonder Father didn’t want us to be around men. Now that I knew how good kissing felt, I never wanted to stop doing it.”

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149. “I did and found words engraved into the inside of the bracelet. In the darkest hour you are my light.”

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150. “Leona clung to her virginity like it was her only salvation. And even knowing that, I still wanted to take it from her.”

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