--- title: "27 Gaze Quotes By Kiera Cass" description: "27 Gaze quotes by Kiera Cass. Plus more from Kiera Cass and more Gaze sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e6/kiera-cass-496_boom_when-he-went-back-to-untangle-himself-sh_2670916.jpg" --- > [“When he went back to untangle himself, she planted a kiss on his lips that he promptly--and in as polite a manner…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/when-he-went-back-to-untangle-himself-she-planted-a-kiss-on-his-lips/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e6/kiera-cass-496_boom_when-he-went-back-to-untangle-himself-sh_2670916.jpg) > [“Maxon came over and kissed my forehead. “I’ll see you at dinner.” As he walked away, he straightened his tie”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/maxon-came-over-and-kissed-my-forehead-i-ll-see-you-at-dinner-as-he/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2b/kiera-cass-496_quote_maxon-came-over-and-kissed-my-forehead-i_1092911.jpg) > [“Maxon, that’s not going to happen,” I whispered into his neck. “If anything, you’re going to realize I’m not good enough.” His…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/maxon-that-s-not-going-to-happen-i-whispered-into-his-neck-if/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef8/kiera-cass-496_gaze_maxon-that-s-not-going-to-happen-i-whisp_3051235.jpg) > [“I told myself this was probably a bad idea, to let him kiss me into a confession. But, I reasoned, if there…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-told-myself-this-was-probably-a-bad-idea-to-let-him-kiss-me-into-a/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6c3/kiera-cass-496_bad-idea_i-told-myself-this-was-probably-a-bad-id_1847410.jpg) > [“Fine," I said. "But I'm telling you, this won't work." With an impish grin on his face, he came very close and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/fine-i-said-but-i-m-telling-you-this-won-t-work-with-an-impish-grin/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/741/kiera-cass-496_gaze_fine-i-said-but-i-m-telling-you-this-won_574052.jpg) > [“Will you indulge me?' Maxon asked. "Did you ever love me?" I nodded. I couldn't say the words aloud. If I did,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/will-you-indulge-me-maxon-asked-did-you-ever-love-me-i-nodded-i/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/kiera-cass-496_gaze_will-you-indulge-me-maxon-asked-did-you_671690.jpg) > [America Singer, you get back here." He ran in front of me, wrapping an arm around my waist as we stood, chest…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/america-singer-you-get-back-here-he-ran-in-front-of-me-wrapping-an/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/567/kiera-cass-496_america_america-singer-you-get-back-here-he-ran_616307.jpg) > [Maxon lowered his lips to mine and gave me the faintest whisper of a kiss. Something about the tentativeness of it made…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/maxon-lowered-his-lips-to-mine-and-gave-me-the-faintest-whisper-of-a/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/kiera-cass-496_beautiful_maxon-lowered-his-lips-to-mine-and-gave_475965.jpg) > [ “\[But\] I have come across anything so painfully beautiful as that kiss. I wish it was something I could save and share… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/but-i-have-come-across-anything-so-painfully-beautiful-as-that-kiss-i/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/kiera-cass-496_america_but-i-have-come-across-anything-so-painf_2066839.jpg) > [“None of us is an Amberly, are we?” “I like shocking people too much,” Celeste said with a smile. “And I’d rather…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/none-of-us-is-an-amberly-are-we-i-like-shocking-people-too-much/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/kiera-cass-496_quote_none-of-us-is-an-amberly-are-we-i-like-s_1371971.jpg) > [“I nodded. “I’m sorry I let you down.” “No, no, dear,” she said, turning forward. “I see potential in you. I worked…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-nodded-i-m-sorry-i-let-you-down-no-no-dear-she-said-turning-forward/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60c/kiera-cass-496_quote_i-nodded-i-m-sorry-i-let-you-down-no-no_1823962.jpg) > [“I loved him. I couldn't pinpoint what made me so certain, but I knew it then, as surely as I knew my…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-loved-him-i-couldn-t-pinpoint-what-made-me-so-certain-but-i-knew-it-2/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/kiera-cass-496_books_i-loved-him-i-couldn-t-pinpoint-what-mad_508021.jpg) > [“Kota!” I said, stepping away from my sisters and Lucy. “You can sleep on the couch or in the garage or in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/kota-i-said-stepping-away-from-my-sisters-and-lucy-you-can-sleep-on/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/kiera-cass-496_parenting_kota-i-said-stepping-away-from-my-sister_991612.jpg) > [“I sighed. "Actually, Mom, we argue pretty regularly." "What?" She gaped at me. "Well, stop it!" "Oh, and I kneed him in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-sighed-actually-mom-we-argue-pretty-regularly-what-she-gaped-at-me/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/kiera-cass-496_gaze_i-sighed-actually-mom-we-argue-pretty-re_2417744.jpg) > [“So I have absolutely no privacy anymore? None? Because the four of you had to check scores with each other?” His frustration…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/so-i-have-absolutely-no-privacy-anymore-none-because-the-four-of-you/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/391/kiera-cass-496_cybersecurity_so-i-have-absolutely-no-privacy-anymore_937167.jpg) > [“He sighed contentedly. “How are you feeling, my dear?” “I feel like punching you for calling me ‘my dear’ mostly.” I poked…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/he-sighed-contentedly-how-are-you-feeling-my-dear-i-feel-like/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d3/kiera-cass-496_gaze_he-sighed-contentedly-how-are-you-feelin_3235406.jpg) > [He let out a sigh. With my head there against his chest, I could faintly make out the sound of his heart…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/he-let-out-a-sigh-with-my-head-there-against-his-chest-i-could/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4f/kiera-cass-496_agree_he-let-out-a-sigh-with-my-head-there-aga_300145.jpg) > [“Celeste walked up, as strong as I’d ever seen her, and whispered something into Maxon’s ear. When she was done, he smiled.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/celeste-walked-up-as-strong-as-i-d-ever-seen-her-and-whispered/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5c/kiera-cass-496_gaze_celeste-walked-up-as-strong-as-i-d-ever_3089779.jpg) > [“Close your eyes, Maxon." "What?" "Close your eyes." He frowned at me but obeyed. I waited until his eyes were shut and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/close-your-eyes-maxon-what-close-your-eyes-he-frowned-at-me-but/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7eb/kiera-cass-496_close-your-eyes_close-your-eyes-maxon-what-close-your-ey_1605557.jpg) > [“I took a steadying breath. “Listen, I know we have a full night ahead of us, but I wanted to give you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-took-a-steadying-breath-listen-i-know-we-have-a-full-night-ahead-of/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4a4/kiera-cass-496_bonus-epilogue_i-took-a-steadying-breath-listen-i-know_90591.jpg) > [“I think you can tell by now that I'm not the type of man to beat around the bush. I'll tell you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-think-you-can-tell-by-now-that-i-m-not-the-type-of-man-to-beat/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d63/kiera-cass-496_crazy-girl_i-think-you-can-tell-by-now-that-i-m-not_982677.jpg) > [“You are the last Five left in the competition, yes? Do you think that hurts your chances of becoming the princess?" The…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/you-are-the-last-five-left-in-the-competition-yes-do-you-think-that/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_you-are-the-last-five-left-in-the-compet_1649568.jpg) > [“America, is there lipstick on my teeth?" Zoe asked. I turned to my left and found her smiling maniacally, exposing all her…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/america-is-there-lipstick-on-my-teeth-zoe-asked-i-turned-to-my-left/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/009/kiera-cass-496_quote_america-is-there-lipstick-on-my-teeth-zo_863140.jpg) > [“What are you doing here?" I whispered, smiling in the dark. "I had to see you," he breathed into my cheek as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/what-are-you-doing-here-i-whispered-smiling-in-the-dark-i-had-to-see/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_what-are-you-doing-here-i-whispered-smil_2733501.jpg) > [“Well, I'm glad you're so amused," I said, running my fingers across the railing. Maxon hopped up to sit on the railing,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/well-i-m-glad-you-re-so-amused-i-said-running-my-fingers-across-the/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/kiera-cass-496_honest-opinion_well-i-m-glad-you-re-so-amused-i-said-ru_153563.jpg) > [“Are you enjoying your company so far?" "Yes! It's been a pleasure getting to know these ladies." "Are they all the sweet,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/are-you-enjoying-your-company-so-far-yes-it-s-been-a-pleasure-getting/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/kiera-cass-496_business_are-you-enjoying-your-company-so-far-yes_2436459.jpg) > [“We were in the middle of a game of cards when I noticed a figure out of the corner of my eye.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/we-were-in-the-middle-of-a-game-of-cards-when-i-noticed-a-figure-out/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19d/kiera-cass-496_open-door_we-were-in-the-middle-of-a-game-of-cards_1499292.jpg) ## Other authors on Gaze ## More by Kiera Cass > [“The summer was ending, and soon we’d be faced with cold. And worry.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/the-summer-was-ending-and-soon-we-d-be-faced-with-cold-and-worry/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [You deserved to be loved. And I hope you get to marry for love and not a number.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/you-deserved-to-be-loved-and-i-hope-you-get-to-marry-for-love-and-not/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“You deserve better." Mercifully, he kept eating as he spoke. "You've got to stop thinking of me that way. When it's just you and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/you-deserve-better-mercifully-he-kept-eating-as-he-spoke-you-ve-got/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“I love you beyond paint, beyond melodies, beyond words. And I hope you will always feel that, even when I'm not around to tell…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-love-you-beyond-paint-beyond-melodies-beyond-words-and-i-hope-you/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“I was so over crying.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-was-so-over-crying/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [Do you think, that I could still call you 'my dear'?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/do-you-think-that-i-could-still-call-you-my-dear/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [I let myself be sad. I let myself think of him.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-let-myself-be-sad-i-let-myself-think-of-him/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“I loved him. I couldn’t pinpoint what made me so certain, but I knew it then, as surely as I knew my name or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-loved-him-i-couldn-t-pinpoint-what-made-me-so-certain-but-i-knew-it/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“Don’t tug your ear with anyone else. That’s mine.” I gave him a tight smile. “A lot of things are yours, America.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/don-t-tug-your-ear-with-anyone-else-that-s-mine-i-gave-him-a-tight/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“I know. For all the planning I was doing to get you to show the people who you are, it turns out you just…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-know-for-all-the-planning-i-was-doing-to-get-you-to-show-the-people/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [It’s because I’m so good-looking, isn’t it?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/it-s-because-i-m-so-good-looking-isn-t-it/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“But no matter what, I want you to be loved. You deserve to be loved. And I hope you get to marry for love…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/but-no-matter-what-i-want-you-to-be-loved-you-deserve-to-be-loved-and/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“Maxon, Tugging my ear whenever. - America”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/maxon-tugging-my-ear-whenever-america/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [“One can never help being born into perfection.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/one-can-never-help-being-born-into-perfection/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) > [Could it be that simple? Tell one story to one generation and repeat it until it was accepted as fact?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/could-it-be-that-simple-tell-one-story-to-one-generation-and-repeat/) [Kiera Cass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiera-cass/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/gaze/kiera-cass/#itemlist", "name": "27 Gaze Quotes By Kiera Cass", "numberOfItems": 27, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“When he went back to untangle himself, she planted a kiss on his lips that he promptly--and in as polite a manner as possible--wiped away after his back was turned.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/when-he-went-back-to-untangle-himself-she-planted-a-kiss-on-his-lips/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e6/kiera-cass-496_boom_when-he-went-back-to-untangle-himself-sh_2670916.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e6/kiera-cass-496_boom_when-he-went-back-to-untangle-himself-sh_2670916.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e6/kiera-cass-496_boom_when-he-went-back-to-untangle-himself-sh_2670916.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“When he went back to untangle himself, she planted a kiss on his lips that he promptly--and in as polite a…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Maxon came over and kissed my forehead. “I’ll see you at dinner.” As he walked away, he straightened his tie”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/maxon-came-over-and-kissed-my-forehead-i-ll-see-you-at-dinner-as-he/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2b/kiera-cass-496_quote_maxon-came-over-and-kissed-my-forehead-i_1092911.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2b/kiera-cass-496_quote_maxon-came-over-and-kissed-my-forehead-i_1092911.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2b/kiera-cass-496_quote_maxon-came-over-and-kissed-my-forehead-i_1092911.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Maxon came over and kissed my forehead. “I’ll see you at dinner.” As he walked away, he straightened his tie” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Maxon, that’s not going to happen,” I whispered into his neck. “If anything, you’re going to realize I’m not good enough.” His lips were at my ear. “Darling, you’re perfect.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/maxon-that-s-not-going-to-happen-i-whispered-into-his-neck-if/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef8/kiera-cass-496_gaze_maxon-that-s-not-going-to-happen-i-whisp_3051235.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef8/kiera-cass-496_gaze_maxon-that-s-not-going-to-happen-i-whisp_3051235.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef8/kiera-cass-496_gaze_maxon-that-s-not-going-to-happen-i-whisp_3051235.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Maxon, that’s not going to happen,” I whispered into his neck. “If anything, you’re going to realize I’m not…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I told myself this was probably a bad idea, to let him kiss me into a confession. 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Maxon asked. \"Did you ever love me?\" I nodded. I couldn't say the words aloud. If I did, how would I be able to leave? \"Thank you,\" he whispered. \"At least I can know for certain that, for one brief moment of our time together, you and I felt the same thing.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/will-you-indulge-me-maxon-asked-did-you-ever-love-me-i-nodded-i/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/kiera-cass-496_gaze_will-you-indulge-me-maxon-asked-did-you_671690.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/kiera-cass-496_gaze_will-you-indulge-me-maxon-asked-did-you_671690.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/kiera-cass-496_gaze_will-you-indulge-me-maxon-asked-did-you_671690.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Will you indulge me?' Maxon asked. \"Did you ever love me?\" I nodded. I couldn't say the words aloud. If I…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 7, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "America Singer, you get back here.\" He ran in front of me, wrapping an arm around my waist as we stood, chest to chest. \"Tell me,\" he whispered. I pinched my lips together. \"Fine, then I shall have to rely on other means of communication.\" Without any warning, he kissed me.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/america-singer-you-get-back-here-he-ran-in-front-of-me-wrapping-an/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/567/kiera-cass-496_america_america-singer-you-get-back-here-he-ran_616307.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/567/kiera-cass-496_america_america-singer-you-get-back-here-he-ran_616307.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/567/kiera-cass-496_america_america-singer-you-get-back-here-he-ran_616307.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“America Singer, you get back here.\" He ran in front of me, wrapping an arm around my waist as we stood…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 8, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Maxon lowered his lips to mine and gave me the faintest whisper of a kiss. Something about the tentativeness of it made me feel beautiful. Without a word, I could understand how excited he was to have this moment, but then afraid at the same time. And deeper than any of that, I sensed that he adored me. So this is what it felt like to be a lady.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/maxon-lowered-his-lips-to-mine-and-gave-me-the-faintest-whisper-of-a/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/kiera-cass-496_beautiful_maxon-lowered-his-lips-to-mine-and-gave_475965.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/kiera-cass-496_beautiful_maxon-lowered-his-lips-to-mine-and-gave_475965.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/kiera-cass-496_beautiful_maxon-lowered-his-lips-to-mine-and-gave_475965.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Maxon lowered his lips to mine and gave me the faintest whisper of a kiss. Something about the tentativeness…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 9, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“[But] I have come across anything so painfully beautiful as that kiss. I wish it was something I could save and share with the world so I could tell the universe: this is what it's like; this is how it feels when you fall.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/but-i-have-come-across-anything-so-painfully-beautiful-as-that-kiss-i/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/kiera-cass-496_america_but-i-have-come-across-anything-so-painf_2066839.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/kiera-cass-496_america_but-i-have-come-across-anything-so-painf_2066839.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/kiera-cass-496_america_but-i-have-come-across-anything-so-painf_2066839.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“[But] I have come across anything so painfully beautiful as that kiss. I wish it was something I could save…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 10, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“None of us is an Amberly, are we?” “I like shocking people too much,” Celeste said with a smile. “And I’d rather hide than do half the things she has to.” Elise ducked her head. “I’m too wild.” I shrugged my shoulders, embracing my faults. “I’ll never have her confidence,” Kriss mourned. “So there. We’re all messed up. But Maxon has to pick one of us, so there’s no point worrying anymore.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/none-of-us-is-an-amberly-are-we-i-like-shocking-people-too-much/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/kiera-cass-496_quote_none-of-us-is-an-amberly-are-we-i-like-s_1371971.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/kiera-cass-496_quote_none-of-us-is-an-amberly-are-we-i-like-s_1371971.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/kiera-cass-496_quote_none-of-us-is-an-amberly-are-we-i-like-s_1371971.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“None of us is an Amberly, are we?” “I like shocking people too much,” Celeste said with a smile. “And I’d…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 11, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I nodded. “I’m sorry I let you down.” “No, no, dear,” she said, turning forward. “I see potential in you. I worked in a factory when I was your age. I was dirty and hungry, and sometimes I was angry. But I had an undying crush on the prince of Illéa, and when I got the chance to make him my own, I learned to check those feelings. There’s a lot to be done from here, but it might not happen the way you want it to. You need to learn to accept that, okay?” “Yes, Mom,” I joked. She looked back at me, her face like stone. “I mean, ma’am. Ma’am.” Her eyes started glistening, and she blinked a few times, turning forward again. “If it ends as I suspect it will, Mom will be just fine.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-nodded-i-m-sorry-i-let-you-down-no-no-dear-she-said-turning-forward/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60c/kiera-cass-496_quote_i-nodded-i-m-sorry-i-let-you-down-no-no_1823962.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60c/kiera-cass-496_quote_i-nodded-i-m-sorry-i-let-you-down-no-no_1823962.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60c/kiera-cass-496_quote_i-nodded-i-m-sorry-i-let-you-down-no-no_1823962.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I nodded. “I’m sorry I let you down.” “No, no, dear,” she said, turning forward. “I see potential in you. I…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 12, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I loved him. I couldn't pinpoint what made me so certain, but I knew it then, as surely as I knew my name or the color of the sky or any fact written in a book. Could he feel it, too? Maxon broke the kiss and looked at me. \"You're so pretty when you are a mess.\" I laughed nervously. \"Thank you. For that and for the rain and for not giving up.\" He ran his fingers along my cheek and nose and chin. \"You're worth it. I don't think that you get that. You're worth it to me.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-loved-him-i-couldn-t-pinpoint-what-made-me-so-certain-but-i-knew-it-2/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/kiera-cass-496_books_i-loved-him-i-couldn-t-pinpoint-what-mad_508021.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/kiera-cass-496_books_i-loved-him-i-couldn-t-pinpoint-what-mad_508021.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/kiera-cass-496_books_i-loved-him-i-couldn-t-pinpoint-what-mad_508021.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I loved him. I couldn't pinpoint what made me so certain, but I knew it then, as surely as I knew my name or…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 13, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Kota!” I said, stepping away from my sisters and Lucy. “You can sleep on the couch or in the garage or in the tree house for all I care; but if you don’t check your attitude, I’ll send you back to your apartment right now! Have some gratitude for the security you’ve been offered. Need I remind you that tomorrow we’re burying our father? Either stop the bickering or go home.” I turned on my heel and headed down the hall. Without checking, I knew Lucy was right behind me, suitcase in hand. I opened the door to my room, waiting for her to come in with me. 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You’re ready for it.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/kota-i-said-stepping-away-from-my-sisters-and-lucy-you-can-sleep-on/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/kiera-cass-496_parenting_kota-i-said-stepping-away-from-my-sister_991612.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/kiera-cass-496_parenting_kota-i-said-stepping-away-from-my-sister_991612.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/kiera-cass-496_parenting_kota-i-said-stepping-away-from-my-sister_991612.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Kota!” I said, stepping away from my sisters and Lucy. “You can sleep on the couch or in the garage or in…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 14, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I sighed. \"Actually, Mom, we argue pretty regularly.\" \"What?\" She gaped at me. \"Well, stop it!\" \"Oh, and I kneed him in the groin once.\" There was a split second of silence before May barked a laugh. She covered her mouth and tried to stop it, but it kept coming out in awkward, squeaky sounds. Dad's lips were pressed together, but I could tell he was on the verge of losing it himself. Mom was paler then snow. \"America, tell me you're joking. Tell me you didn't assault the prince.\" I don't know why, but the word assault pushed us all on the edge; and May, Dad, and I bent over laughing as Mom stared at us. \"Sorry, Mom,\" I managed. \"Oh, good lord.\" She suddenly seemed very excited in meeting Marlee's parents, and I didn't stop her from going.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-sighed-actually-mom-we-argue-pretty-regularly-what-she-gaped-at-me/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/kiera-cass-496_gaze_i-sighed-actually-mom-we-argue-pretty-re_2417744.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/kiera-cass-496_gaze_i-sighed-actually-mom-we-argue-pretty-re_2417744.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/kiera-cass-496_gaze_i-sighed-actually-mom-we-argue-pretty-re_2417744.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I sighed. \"Actually, Mom, we argue pretty regularly.\" \"What?\" She gaped at me. \"Well, stop it!\" \"Oh, and I…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 15, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“So I have absolutely no privacy anymore? None? Because the four of you had to check scores with each other?” His frustration was clear. “You know, for someone concerned with honesty, you ought to be grateful.” He stopped and stared. “I beg your pardon?” “Everything is out in the open now. We all have a pretty good idea of where we stand, and I, for one, am thankful.” He rolled his eyes. “Thankful?” “If you had told me that Celeste and I were at about the same point with you physically, I would never have tried to come on to you like I did last night. Do you know how humiliated I was?” He scoffed and started pacing again. “Please, America, you’ve said and done so many foolish things, I’m surprised you can even be embarrassed anymore.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/so-i-have-absolutely-no-privacy-anymore-none-because-the-four-of-you/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/391/kiera-cass-496_cybersecurity_so-i-have-absolutely-no-privacy-anymore_937167.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/391/kiera-cass-496_cybersecurity_so-i-have-absolutely-no-privacy-anymore_937167.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/391/kiera-cass-496_cybersecurity_so-i-have-absolutely-no-privacy-anymore_937167.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“So I have absolutely no privacy anymore? None? Because the four of you had to check scores with each other?”…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 16, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“He sighed contentedly. “How are you feeling, my dear?” “I feel like punching you for calling me ‘my dear’ mostly.” I poked his bare stomach. Smiling, he crawled to sit over me. “Fine then. My darling? My pet? My love?” “Any of those would work, so long as you’ve reserved it solely for me,” I said, my hands mindlessly wandering his chest, his arms. “What am I supposed to call you?” “Your Royal Husbandness. It’s required by law, I’m afraid.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/he-sighed-contentedly-how-are-you-feeling-my-dear-i-feel-like/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d3/kiera-cass-496_gaze_he-sighed-contentedly-how-are-you-feelin_3235406.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d3/kiera-cass-496_gaze_he-sighed-contentedly-how-are-you-feelin_3235406.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d3/kiera-cass-496_gaze_he-sighed-contentedly-how-are-you-feelin_3235406.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“He sighed contentedly. “How are you feeling, my dear?” “I feel like punching you for calling me ‘my dear’…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 17, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "He let out a sigh. With my head there against his chest, I could faintly make out the sound of his heart beating through his suit coat. It seemed to be rushing. His hand, gentle as ever, reached to cup my cheek. As I looked into his eyes, I felt that unnameable feeling that was growing between us. With his eyes, Maxon asked for something we'd both agree to wait on. I was glad he didn't want to wait anymore. I gave him a tiny nod, and he bridged the small gap between us, kissing me with unimaginable tenderness.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/he-let-out-a-sigh-with-my-head-there-against-his-chest-i-could/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4f/kiera-cass-496_agree_he-let-out-a-sigh-with-my-head-there-aga_300145.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4f/kiera-cass-496_agree_he-let-out-a-sigh-with-my-head-there-aga_300145.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4f/kiera-cass-496_agree_he-let-out-a-sigh-with-my-head-there-aga_300145.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“He let out a sigh. With my head there against his chest, I could faintly make out the sound of his heart…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 18, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Celeste walked up, as strong as I’d ever seen her, and whispered something into Maxon’s ear. When she was done, he smiled. “I don’t think that will be necessary.” “Good.” She left, closing the door behind her, and I stood to take whatever was coming. “What was that about?” I asked, nodding toward the door. “Oh, Celeste was making it clear that if I hurt you, she’d make me cry,” he said with a smile. I laughed. “I’ve been on the receiving end of those nails, so be careful there.” “Yes, ma’am.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/celeste-walked-up-as-strong-as-i-d-ever-seen-her-and-whispered/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5c/kiera-cass-496_gaze_celeste-walked-up-as-strong-as-i-d-ever_3089779.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5c/kiera-cass-496_gaze_celeste-walked-up-as-strong-as-i-d-ever_3089779.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5c/kiera-cass-496_gaze_celeste-walked-up-as-strong-as-i-d-ever_3089779.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Celeste walked up, as strong as I’d ever seen her, and whispered something into Maxon’s ear. When she was…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 19, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Close your eyes, Maxon.\" \"What?\" \"Close your eyes.\" He frowned at me but obeyed. I waited until his eyes were shut and his face looked relaxed before I started. \"Somewhere in this palace, there is a woman who will be your wife.\" I saw his mouth twitch, the beginnings of a hopeful smile. \"Maybe you don't know which face it is yet, but think of the girls in that room. Imagine the one who loves you the most. Imagine your 'dear.'\" His hand was resting next to mine on the seat, and his fingers grazed mine for a second. I shied away from the touch. \"Sorry,\" he mumbled, looking my way. \"Keep 'em closed!\" He chuckled and went back to his original position. \"This girl? Imagine that she depends on you. She needs you to cherish her and make her feel like the Selection didn't even happen. Like if you were dropped on your own out in the middle of the country to wander around door to door, she's still the one you would have found. She was always the one you would have picked.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/close-your-eyes-maxon-what-close-your-eyes-he-frowned-at-me-but/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7eb/kiera-cass-496_close-your-eyes_close-your-eyes-maxon-what-close-your-ey_1605557.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7eb/kiera-cass-496_close-your-eyes_close-your-eyes-maxon-what-close-your-ey_1605557.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7eb/kiera-cass-496_close-your-eyes_close-your-eyes-maxon-what-close-your-ey_1605557.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Close your eyes, Maxon.\" \"What?\" \"Close your eyes.\" He frowned at me but obeyed. I waited until his eyes…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 20, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I took a steadying breath. “Listen, I know we have a full night ahead of us, but I wanted to give you your birthday present.” “Oh, darling, you didn’t need to get me anything. Every day with you is a gift.” He leaned in and kissed me. “Well, I hadn’t planned on getting you a gift, but then something presented itself, so here we are.” “All right then,” he said, placing his glass on the ground. “I’m ready. Where is it?” “That’s the only problem,” I started. I felt my hands begin to shake. “It won’t actually arrive for another seven or eight months.” He smiled but squinted. “Eight months? What in the world could take . . .” As his words drifted away, so did his eyes, leaving my face and making their way to my stomach. He seemed to expect me to look different, for me to be as big as a house already. But I’d done my best to hide everything: the tiredness, the nausea, the sudden distaste for foods. He stared on and on, and I waited for him to smile or laugh or jump up and down. But he sat there, frozen to the point that it started to frighten me. “Maxon?” I reached out and touched his leg. “Maxon, are you all right?” He nodded, still watching my stomach.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-took-a-steadying-breath-listen-i-know-we-have-a-full-night-ahead-of/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4a4/kiera-cass-496_bonus-epilogue_i-took-a-steadying-breath-listen-i-know_90591.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4a4/kiera-cass-496_bonus-epilogue_i-took-a-steadying-breath-listen-i-know_90591.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4a4/kiera-cass-496_bonus-epilogue_i-took-a-steadying-breath-listen-i-know_90591.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I took a steadying breath. “Listen, I know we have a full night ahead of us, but I wanted to give you your…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 21, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I think you can tell by now that I'm not the type of man to beat around the bush. I'll tell you exactly what I want from you.\" Maxon took a step closer. My breath caught in my throat. I'd just walked into the very situation I feared. No guards, no cameras, no one to stop him from doing whatever he wanted. Knee-jerk reaction. Literally. I kneed His Majesty in the thigh. Hard. Maxon let out a yell and reached down, clutching himself as I backed away from him. \"What was that for?\" \"If you lay a single finger on me, I'll do worse!\" I promised. \"What?\" \"I said, if you-\" \"No, no, you crazy girl, I heard you the first time.\" Maxon grimaced. \"But just what in the world do you mean by it?\" I felt the heat run through my body. I'd jumped to the worst possible conclusion and set myself up to fight something that obviously wasn't coming. The guards ran up, alerted by our little squabble. Maxon waved them away from an awkward, half-bent position. We were quiet for a while, and once Maxon was over the worst of his pain, he faced me. \"What did you think I wanted?\" he asked. I ducked my head and blushed. \"America, what did you think I wanted?\" He sounded upset. More than upset. Offended. He had obviously guessed what I'd assumed, and he didn't like that one bit. \"In public? You thought...for heaven's sake. I'm a gentleman!\" He started to walk away but turned back. \"Why did you even offer to help if you think so little of me?\" I couldn't even look him in the eye. I didn't know how to explain I had been prepped to expect a dog, that the darkness and privacy made me feel strange, that I'd only ever been alone with one other boy and that was how we behaved.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/i-think-you-can-tell-by-now-that-i-m-not-the-type-of-man-to-beat/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d63/kiera-cass-496_crazy-girl_i-think-you-can-tell-by-now-that-i-m-not_982677.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d63/kiera-cass-496_crazy-girl_i-think-you-can-tell-by-now-that-i-m-not_982677.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d63/kiera-cass-496_crazy-girl_i-think-you-can-tell-by-now-that-i-m-not_982677.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I think you can tell by now that I'm not the type of man to beat around the bush. I'll tell you exactly what…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 22, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“You are the last Five left in the competition, yes? Do you think that hurts your chances of becoming the princess?\" The word sprang from my lips without thought. \"No!\" \"Oh, my! You do have a spirit there!\" Gavril seemed pleased to have gotten such an enthusiastic response. \"So you think you'll beat out all the others, then? Make it to the end?\" I thought better of myself. \"No, no. It's not like that. I don't think I'm better than any of the other girls; they're all amazing. It's just...I don't think Maxon would do that, just discount someone because of their caste.\" I heard a collective gasp. I ran over the sentence in my head. It took me a minute to catch my mistake: I'd called him Maxon. Saying that to another girl behind closed doors was one thing, but to say his name without the word \"Prince\" in front of it was incredibly informal in public. And I'd said it on live television. I looked to see if Maxon was angry. He had a calm smile on his face. So he wasn't mad...but I was embarrassed. I blushed fiercely. \"Ah, so it seems you really have gotten to know our prince. Tell me, what do you think of Maxon ?\" I ahd thought of several answers while I was waiting for my turn. I was going to make fun of his laugh or talk about the pet name he wanted his wife to call him. It seemed like the only way to save the situation was to get back the comedy. But as I lifted my eyes to make one of my comments, I saw Maxon's face. He really wanted to know. And I couldn't poke fun at him, not when I had a chance to say what I'd really started to think now that he was my friend. I couldn't joke about the person who'd saved me from facing absolute heartbreak at home, who fed my family boxes of sweets, who ran to me worried that I was hurt if I asked for him. A month ago, I had looked at the TV and seen a stiff, distant, boring person-someone I couldn't imagine anyone loving. And while he wasn't anything close to the person I did love, he was worthy of having someone to love in his life. \"Maxon Schreave is the epitome of all things good. He is going to be a phenomenal king. He lets girls who are supposed to be wearing dresses wear jeans and doesn't get mad when someone who doesn't know him clearly mislabels him.\" I gave Gavril a keen look, and he smiled. And behind him, Maxon looked intrigued. \"Whoever he marries will be a lucky girl. And whatever happens to me, I will be honored to be his subject.\" I saw Maxon swallow, and I lowered my eyes. \"America Singer, thank you so much.\" Gavril went to shake my hand. \"Up next is Miss Tallulah Bell.\" I didn't hear what any of the girls said after me, though I stared at the two seats. That interview had become way more personal than I'd intended it to be. I couldn't bring myself to look at Maxon. Instead I sat there replaying my words again and again in my head.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/you-are-the-last-five-left-in-the-competition-yes-do-you-think-that/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_you-are-the-last-five-left-in-the-compet_1649568.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_you-are-the-last-five-left-in-the-compet_1649568.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_you-are-the-last-five-left-in-the-compet_1649568.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“You are the last Five left in the competition, yes? Do you think that hurts your chances of becoming the…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 23, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“America, is there lipstick on my teeth?\" Zoe asked. I turned to my left and found her smiling maniacally, exposing all her pearly whites. \"No, you're good,\" I answered, seeing out of the corner of my eye that Marlee was nodding in confirmation. \"Thanks. How is he so calm?\" Zoe asked, pointing over at Maxon, who was talking to a member of the crew. She then bent down and put her head between her legs and started doing controlled breathing. Marlee and I looked at each other, eyes wide with amusement, and tried not to laugh. It was hard if we looked at Zoe, so we surveyed the room and chatted about what others were wearing. There were several girls in seductive reds and lively greens, but no one else in blue. Olivia had gone so far as to wear orange. I'd admit that I didn't know that much about fashion, but Marlee and I both agreed that someone should have intervened on her behalf. The color made her skin look kind of green. Two minutes before the cameras turned on, we realized it wasn't the dress making her look green. Olivia vomited into the closest trash can very loudly and collapsed on the floor. Silvia swooped in, and a fuss was made to wipe the sweat off her and get her into a seat. She was placed in the back row with a small receptacle at her feet, just in case. Bariel was in the seat in front of her. I couldn't hear what she muttered to the poor girl from where I was, but it looked like Bariel was prepared to injure Olivia should she have another episode near her. I guessed that Maxon had seen or heard some of the commotion, and I looked over to see if he was having any sort of reaction to it all. But he wasn't looking toward the disturbance; he was looking at me. Quickly-so quickly it would look like nothing but scratching an itch to anyone else-Maxon reached up and tugged on his ear. I repeated the action back, and we both turned away. I was excited to know that tonight, after dinner, Maxon would be stopping by my room.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/america-is-there-lipstick-on-my-teeth-zoe-asked-i-turned-to-my-left/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/009/kiera-cass-496_quote_america-is-there-lipstick-on-my-teeth-zo_863140.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/009/kiera-cass-496_quote_america-is-there-lipstick-on-my-teeth-zo_863140.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/009/kiera-cass-496_quote_america-is-there-lipstick-on-my-teeth-zo_863140.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“America, is there lipstick on my teeth?\" Zoe asked. I turned to my left and found her smiling maniacally…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 24, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“What are you doing here?\" I whispered, smiling in the dark. \"I had to see you,\" he breathed into my cheek as he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me down until we were lying side by side on the bed. \"I have so much to tell you, Aspen.\" \"Shhh, don't say a word. If anyone hears, there'll be hell to pay. Just let me look at you.\" And so I obeyed. I stayed there, quiet and still, while Aspen stared into my eyes. When he had his fill of that, he went to nuzzling his nose into my neck and hair. And then his hands were moving up and down the curve of my waist to my hip over and over and over. I heard his breathing get heavy, and something about that drew me in. His lips, hidden in my neck, started kissing me. I drew in sharp breaths. I couldn't help it. Aspen's lips traveled up my chin and covered my mouth, effectively silencing my gasps. I wrapped myself around him, our rushed grabbing and the humidity of the night covering us both in sweat. It was a stolen moment. Aspen's lips finally slowed, though I was nowhere near ready to stop. But we had to be smart. If we went any further, and there was ever evidence of it, we'd both be thrown in jail. Another reason everyone married young: Waiting is torture. \"I should go,\" he whispered. \"But I want you to stay.\" My lips were by his ears. I could smell his soap again. \"America Singer, one day you will fall asleep in my arms every night. And you'll wake up to my kisses every morning. And them some.\" I bit my lip at the thought. \"But now I have to go. We're pushing our luck.\" I sighed and loosened my grip. He was right. \"I love you, America.\" \"I love you, Aspen.\" These secret moments would be enough to get me through everything coming: Mom's disappointment when I wasn't chosen, the work I'd have to do to help Aspen save, the eruption that was coming when he asked Dad for my hand, and whatever struggles we'd go through once we were married. None of it mattered. Not if I had Aspen.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/what-are-you-doing-here-i-whispered-smiling-in-the-dark-i-had-to-see/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_what-are-you-doing-here-i-whispered-smil_2733501.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_what-are-you-doing-here-i-whispered-smil_2733501.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/kiera-cass-496_america-singer_what-are-you-doing-here-i-whispered-smil_2733501.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“What are you doing here?\" I whispered, smiling in the dark. \"I had to see you,\" he breathed into my cheek as…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 25, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Well, I'm glad you're so amused,\" I said, running my fingers across the railing. Maxon hopped up to sit on the railing, looking very relaxed. \"You're always amusing. Get used to it.\" Hmm. He was almost being funny. \"So...about what you said...,\" he started tentatively. \"Which part? The part about me calling you names or fighting with my mom or saying food was my motivation?\" I rolled my eyes. He laughed once. \"The part about me being good...\" \"Oh. What about it?\" Those few sentences suddenly seemed more embarrassing than anything else I'd said. I ducked my head down and twisted a piece of my dress. \"I appreciate you making things look authentic, but you didn't need to go that far.\" My head snapped up. How could he think that? \"Maxon, that wasn't for the sake of the show. If you had asked me a month ago what my honest opinion of you was, it would have been very different. But now I know you, and I know the truth, and you are everything I said you were. And more.\" He was quiet, but there was a small smile on his face. \"Thank you,\" he finally said. \"Anytime.\" Maxon cleared his throat. \"He'll be lucky, too.\" He got down from his makeshift seat and walked to my side of the balcony. \"Huh?\" \"Your boyfriend. When he comes to his senses and begs you to take him back,\" Maxon said matter-of-factly. I had to laugh. No such thing would happen in y world. \"he's not my boyfriend anymore. And he made it pretty clear he was gone with me.\" Even I could hear the tiny bit of hope in my voice. \"Not possible. He'll have seen you on TV by now and fallen for you all over again. Though, in my opinion, you're still much too good for the dog.\" Maxon spoke almost as if he was bored, like he'd seen this happen a million times. \"Speaking of which!\" he said a bit louder. \"If you don't want me to be in love with you, you're going to have to stop looking so lovely. First thing tomorrow I'm having your maids sew some potato sacks together for you.\" I hit his arm. \"Shut up, Maxon.\" \"I'm not kidding. You're too beautiful for your own good. Once you leave, we'll have to send some of the guards with you. You'll never survive on your own, poor thing.\" He said all this with mock pity. \"I can't help it.\" I sighed. \"One can never help being born into perfection.\" I fanned my face as if being so pretty was exhausting. \"No, I don't suppose you can help it.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/well-i-m-glad-you-re-so-amused-i-said-running-my-fingers-across-the/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/kiera-cass-496_honest-opinion_well-i-m-glad-you-re-so-amused-i-said-ru_153563.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/kiera-cass-496_honest-opinion_well-i-m-glad-you-re-so-amused-i-said-ru_153563.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/kiera-cass-496_honest-opinion_well-i-m-glad-you-re-so-amused-i-said-ru_153563.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Well, I'm glad you're so amused,\" I said, running my fingers across the railing. Maxon hopped up to sit on…” — Kiera Cass", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 26, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Are you enjoying your company so far?\" \"Yes! It's been a pleasure getting to know these ladies.\" \"Are they all the sweet, gentle ladies they appear to be?\" Gavril asked. Before Maxon replied, the answer brought a smile to my face. Because I knew that it was yes...sort of. \"Umm...\" Maxon looked past Gavril at me. \"Almost.\" \"Almost?\" Gavril asked, surprised. He turned to us. \"Is someone over there being naughty?\" Mercifully, all the girls let out light giggles, so I blended in. The little traitor! \"What exactly did these girls do that isn't so sweet?\" Gavril asked Maxon. \"Oh, well, let me tell you.\" Maxon crossed his legs and got very comfortable in his chair. It was probably the most relaxed I'd ever seen him, sitting there poking fun at me. I liked this side of him. I wished it would come out more often. \"One of them had the nerve to yell at me rather forcefully the first time we met. I was given a very severe scolding.\" Above Maxon's head, the king and queen exchanged a glance. It seemed they were hearing this story for the first time, too. Beside me the girls were looking at one another, confused. I didn't get it until Marlee said something. \"I don't remember anyone yelling at him in the Great Room. Do you?\" Maxon seemed to have forgotten that our first meeting was meant to be a secret. \"I think he's talking it up to make it funnier. I did say some serious things to him. I think he might mean me.\" \"A scolding, you say? Whatever for?\" Gavril continued. \"Honestly, I wasn't really sure. I think it was a bout of homesickness. Which is why I forgave her, of course.\" Maxon was loose and easy now, talking to Gavril as if he were the only person in the room. I'd have to tell him later how wonderful he did. \"So she's still with us, then?\" Gavril looked over at the collection of girls, grinning widely, and then returned to face his prince. \"Oh, yes. She's still here,\" Maxon said, not letting his eyes wander from Gavril's face. \"And I plan on keeping her here for quite a while.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/are-you-enjoying-your-company-so-far-yes-it-s-been-a-pleasure-getting/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/kiera-cass-496_business_are-you-enjoying-your-company-so-far-yes_2436459.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/kiera-cass-496_business_are-you-enjoying-your-company-so-far-yes_2436459.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/kiera-cass-496_business_are-you-enjoying-your-company-so-far-yes_2436459.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Are you enjoying your company so far?\" \"Yes! 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Mary suddenly piped up. \"We were just leaving.\" \"Yes! That's right,\" Lucy added. \"We were-uh-just...\" She looked to Anne for help. \"Going to finish Lady America's dress for Friday,\" Anna concluded. \"That's right,\" Mary said. \"Only two days left. They slowly circled us to get out of the room, huge smiles plastered on their faces. \"Wouldn't want to keep you from your work,\" Maxon said, following them with his eyes, completely fascinated with their behavior. Once in the hall, they gave awkwardly mistimed curtsies and walked away at a feverish pace. Immediately after they rounded the corner, Lucy's giggles echoed down the corridor, followed by Anne's intense hushing. \"Quite a group you have,\" Maxon said, walking into my room, surveying the space. \"They keep me on my toes,\" I answered with a smile. \"It's clear they have affection for you. That's hard to find.\" He stopped looking at my room and faced me. \"This isn't what I imagined your room would look like.\" I raised an arm and let it fall. \"It's not really my room, is it? It belongs to you, and I just happen to be borrowing it.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kiera Cass" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kiera-cass/we-were-in-the-middle-of-a-game-of-cards-when-i-noticed-a-figure-out/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19d/kiera-cass-496_open-door_we-were-in-the-middle-of-a-game-of-cards_1499292.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19d/kiera-cass-496_open-door_we-were-in-the-middle-of-a-game-of-cards_1499292.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19d/kiera-cass-496_open-door_we-were-in-the-middle-of-a-game-of-cards_1499292.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“We were in the middle of a game of cards when I noticed a figure out of the corner of my eye. 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