Quotes from A Touch Mortal

“Just because I don't know how to work a toy, doesn't mean I don't want it in my toy box.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“I want you to close your eyes. I want you to fall asleep first."
"Why?" She asked suddenly afraid he would slip out of the room as soon as she did.
"Because I'll be here in the morning.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“The water's not even blue, jackass.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“Just wanted to make sure the number wasn't a fake," Az said.
She couldn't help her bitter laugh. "Well, you can go ahead and erase it. A bit of advice? Either kiss a girl or don't. Never stop halfway through.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“He noticed her giving him the once-over and smiled in a way no gay boy in history had ever smiled at a girl.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“Yeah, go ahead and get the forbidden garden comment out of your system. And no matter what witty snake joke you're considering? Trust me, I've heard it.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“I would think if you were going to quote Whitman you'd go for something not taken from Leaves Of Grass. Especially if you're going to pull the fancy cultured bitch card.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“You're seriously suggesting this?" Az interrupted, his face full of disbelief. "That I what, dump her so she kills herself? That's fucked up.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“So, this is what it feels like when Heaven leaves you.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“It's packed in there already and we're fifteen minutes early. My theory, proven once again," Kristen said, climbing the stairs.
"What theory would that be?"
"Everyone adores a tragedy.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“Suffering just to pander to underage cheerleaders. Clearly a winner.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“Your boyfriend’s heartstrings make such a lovely melody when they snap.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“I was so tired but I wouldn’t let my eyes close because I was afraid he wouldn’t be there when I woke up, that I just dreamed him.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

“There would be people on the boardwalk, but even if they suspected something was wrong, he doubt they’d get involved. If there was one thing to be counted on, it was how eagerly the mortals ignored what they didn’t want to see. The truth passed right by, and never once did they open their eyes.”
― Leah Clifford, quote from A Touch Mortal

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