Ashes Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“Not half as much as I’d miss me if you killed me. (He blinked like a girl and leaned against Ash’s shoulder.) Please don’t hurt me, Ash. Please. I don’t want to die while I’m still a virgin. At least let me get laid before you kill me – which according to my mom I can’t do until I’m married and I can’t do that until I finish college. So you have to wait a good ten years before you snuff me. Deal? (Nick)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night, Sherrilyn Kenyon, 2015
A character pleads for a chance at love and experience before death, highlighting youthful desperation and societal constraints.
In simple terms: She wants love before death, but faces cultural limits.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic connections despite obstacles.
Themes
desire
mortality
societal pressure
youth
sexuality
Mood
anxious
hopeful
ironic
Type
dialogue
dramatic
conversational
When to use this quote
- college life
- first love
- life‑death decisions
- cultural expectations
Key Concepts
existential longing
cultural norms
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about youthful urgency?
- How do cultural norms shape personal choices?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay serious themes of consent and agency.
