--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: With a sudden flash of anger, she…" description: "\"“With a sudden flash of anger, she blurted, \"Lash wasn't impotent, all right? He wasn't ... impotent-\" The temperature in the room plummeted so fast an..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25e/j-r-ward-148_gaze_with-a-sudden-flash-of-anger-she-blurted_1911655.jpg" --- # With a sudden flash of anger, she blurted, "Lash wasn't… ![“With a sudden flash of anger, she blurted, "Lash wasn't impotent, all right? He wasn't ... impotent-" The temperature in the room plummeted so fast and so far, her breath came out in clouds. And what she saw in the mirror made her swing around and take a step back from John: His blue eyes glowed…” quote by J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25e/j-r-ward-148_gaze_with-a-sudden-flash-of-anger-she-blurted_1911655.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25e/j-r-ward-148_gaze_with-a-sudden-flash-of-anger-she-blurted_1911655.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25e/j-r-ward-148_gaze_with-a-sudden-flash-of-anger-she-blurted_1911655.jpg) > ““With a sudden flash of anger, she blurted, "Lash wasn't impotent, all right? He wasn't ... impotent-" The temperature in the room plummeted so fast and so far, her breath came out in clouds. And what she saw in the mirror made her swing around and take a step back from John: His blue eyes glowed with an unholy light and his upper lip curled up to reveal fangs that were sharp and so long they looked like daggers. Objects all around the room began to vibrate: the lamps on the bed stands, the clothes on their hangers, the mirror on the wall. The collective rattling crescendoed to a dull roar and she had to steady herself on the bureau or run the risk of being knocked on her ass. The air was alive. Supercharged. Electric. Dangerous. And John was the center of the raging energy, his hands cranking into fists so tight his forearms trembled, his thighs grabbing onto his bones as he sank down into fighting stance. John's mouth stretched wide as his head shot forward on his spine... and he let out a war cry- Sound exploded all around her, so loud she had to cover her ears, so powerful she felt the blast against her face. For a moment, she thought he'd found his voice- except it wasn't vocal cords making that bellowing noise. The glass in the sliders blew out behind him, the sheets shattering into thousands of shards that blasted free of the house, the fragments bouncing on the slate and catching the light like raindrops... Or like tears.”” [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character experiences a terrifying, supernatural confrontation, illustrating fear and the power of inner darkness. **In simple terms:** She faces a scary, otherworldly battle. Key Takeaway Acknowledge fear and its transformative potential. Themes fear supernatural conflict transformation Mood dark intense Type fictional dramatic When to use this quote - horror scenes - personal crises - creative writing Key Concepts mythic archetype psychic energy Questions to Reflect On - What inner demons do you confront? - How can fear be a catalyst for growth? A Different Perspective Intense imagery may overwhelm rather than enlighten. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Lash](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lash/) [Xhex](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/xhex/) ## Related quotes > [“As his ears rang and his heart broke for her, he stayed strong against the gale force she let loose. After all, there was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/as-his-ears-rang-and-his-heart-broke-for-her-he-stayed-strong-against/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“A few minutes later, John got up, put his clothes back on, palmed his liquor bottle, and left. As the door clicked shut, Xhex…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/a-few-minutes-later-john-got-up-put-his-clothes-back-on-palmed-his/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“She wanted to say something smart and kind, put together some combination of words to reach him where he'd reached her with his. But…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/she-wanted-to-say-something-smart-and-kind-put-together-some/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“Up ahead about two blocks, a massive figure stepped out into her path. She halted. Took a deep breath. Felt a prickling in her…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/up-ahead-about-two-blocks-a-massive-figure-stepped-out-into-her-path/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“Amazing, John thought as he stood behind Xhex. If you looked down at your cock and balls and told them that if they behaved…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/amazing-john-thought-as-he-stood-behind-xhex-if-you-looked-down-at/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“I want you to know...that you can trust me." John locked eyes with her and was instantly transported to a different plane of existence.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/i-want-you-to-know-that-you-can-trust-me-john-locked-eyes-with-her/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“She shook her head. "I'm not leaving him. And I'm out here waiting only because I was making him crazy. The sight of me...…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/she-shook-her-head-i-m-not-leaving-him-and-i-m-out-here-waiting-only/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [Tohr: "Doesn't have to be easy to be right." John: "In that case, we're meant for each other.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/tohr-doesn-t-have-to-be-easy-to-be-right-john-in-that-case-we-re/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“The deadweight of his body,coupled with the aches, made him remember back to a time when he'd gotten colds or flus. Same feeling. Was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/the-deadweight-of-his-body-coupled-with-the-aches-made-him-remember/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“It was hard to explain. But what was between them went further than a mating ceremony or a back carving or a witnessed exchange…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward-3/it-was-hard-to-explain-but-what-was-between-them-went-further-than-a/) [J.R.Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward-3/) > [“Yeah, that's right, Lash. Because I'm Chinese I have a deep-seated need to nosh house pets. Now why don't you let him in before…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-moore/yeah-that-s-right-lash-because-i-m-chinese-i-have-a-deep-seated-need/) [Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-moore/) > [“You're the one with almost an MBA," Barry, the short balding one, said to Lash. "You should know what to do." "They don't cover…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-moore/you-re-the-one-with-almost-an-mba-barry-the-short-balding-one-said-to/) [Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-moore/) > [“I am angry at myself, at the world, but because it is easier, I lash out at him.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jodi-picoult/i-am-angry-at-myself-at-the-world-but-because-it-is-easier-i-lash-out/) [Jodi Picoult](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jodi-picoult/) > [“Silences can wound as surely as the twisting lash.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gregory-david-roberts/silences-can-wound-as-surely-as-the-twisting-lash/) [Gregory David Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gregory-david-roberts/) > [Find you a lash tech that you trust, who will make sure that your lashes are exactly what you need.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jasmine-crockett/find-you-a-lash-tech-that-you-trust-who-will-make-sure-that-your/) [Jasmine Crockett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jasmine-crockett/) ## More by J.R. 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This one I like.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/knock-her-dead-my-man-oh-no-xcor-shook-his-head-that-shan-t-be/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“I’m not strong enough for this,” he whispered in her ear—like he didn’t want anyone to hear that coming out of his mouth. Ever.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/i-m-not-strong-enough-for-this-he-whispered-in-her-ear-like-he-didn-t/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“Fucking hell. "Did you guys plan that out?" "Yeah, and if you don't fight us"--Hollywood bit down on his grape Tootsie-Pop--"we'll do it again--only…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/fucking-hell-did-you-guys-plan-that-out-yeah-and-if-you-don-t-fight/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“Why ever are you here?“ she whispered, putting her hands to his face. “Because I love you.” In so many ways, that explained nothing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/why-ever-are-you-here-she-whispered-putting-her-hands-to-his-face/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [Time to the face the music,](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/time-to-the-face-the-music/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“As his ears rang and his heart broke for her, he stayed strong against the gale force she let loose. After all, there was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/as-his-ears-rang-and-his-heart-broke-for-her-he-stayed-strong-against/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [Layla brought her arms around herself, no doubt because she was remembering the feel of another, stronger set. "I have wanted to, but he…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/layla-brought-her-arms-around-herself-no-doubt-because-she-was/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“Rehvenge, I’m talking to you more than I speak with my mahmen.” “I thought your mother was dead.” “She is.” “You have a very…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/rehvenge-i-m-talking-to-you-more-than-i-speak-with-my-mahmen-i/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [In his fantasy, he kissed his best friend again, pulled back, and… “I love you,” he said into the spray of the shower. “I……](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/in-his-fantasy-he-kissed-his-best-friend-again-pulled-back-and-i-love/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [And love … love was worth dying for. Worth living for, too.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/and-love-love-was-worth-dying-for-worth-living-for-too/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [“He had a weakness, though. All of us do, and those of us who think they do not are not being honest.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/he-had-a-weakness-though-all-of-us-do-and-those-of-us-who-think-they/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) > [Because I was, and I remain, utterly and completely and totally…in love with you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-r-ward/because-i-was-and-i-remain-utterly-and-completely-and-totally-in-love/) [J.R. Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) [Explore all 1,120 J.R. Ward quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-ward/) ## More Gaze quotes > [I need a bath." He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I." The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. 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