Evie Quote by Kresley Cole
““Your future refuses to behave.” Coo-yôn yanked off the jacket he’d sourced for me. Up was down. Then he stepped back. And released me— I toppled over, falling out of my seat onto the ground. Was the sosie dumping me on the side of the road? ’Cause I was about to die? “Now, let’s just talk . . . ’bout this, coo-yôn.” He caught hold of my good ankle, then dragged me farther away from the truck. He’d hauled me into . . . a bank of snow. Jack and I had marveled at the snow. I spun in circles as flakes fell, dizziness overwhelming me. I’d known this was going to send me spiraling. Gasping for breath, I collapsed, tears streaking down my face. I lay in the snow and lifted my hand to the sky. Flakes landed on my damp face. Each one was a cool kiss good-bye. Lying in that bank of snow, I gazed up at the falling flakes. They drifted over my face. Soft, soft. Like Evie’s lips. With effort, I lifted my scarred hand to the sky. I closed my eyes and pretended my Evangeline was caring for me. J’ai savouré. I savored each cold kiss. . . .””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Darkfever” by Kresley Cole, 2011
A protagonist confronts a surreal, life‑threatening moment, finding fleeting comfort in sensory details and imagined love.
In simple terms: Facing danger, the narrator clings to small, tender sensations for solace.
Seek moments of tenderness amid crisis.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- snowstorm
- emotional collapse
- imagined support
- self‑soothing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do sensory details help you endure trauma?
- What role does imagined love play in coping?
The imagined comfort may not address the underlying peril.