Jessica Ruben > Quotes

“Eve,” I exhale, burrowing my nose behind her ear. “I want to take you to be my wife.” Kiss. “I want to have you and hold you.” Kiss. “From this day forward, for better, for worse.” Kiss. “For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.” Kiss. “Until death do us part.” Kiss. “I’m so sorry for what I’m about to do. Forgive me, baby. I love you so fucking much.” I fall asleep with my face buried in her coconut-scented hair, wishing things could be different, but knowing that come morning, I’ll be shattering her life, and mine.”
― Jessica Ruben, Reckoning

“I don’t want to give you details. Let’s just say, you don’t have space in your life right now for a man like me.” He slowly exhales. “But you already know who I am in here, don’t you?” He presses my hand to his heart.”
― Jessica Ruben, Rising

“Being with Nico feels so natural that it’s almost strange. How can one man burst into my life the way he did and yet make me feel so at ease by his side? In his arms is a safe haven—not to hide, but to flourish. With him, I’m the most me I’ve ever been.”
― Jessica Ruben, Light My Fire

“He pulls out, flipping me onto my stomach like I’m a rag doll. “Get on your knees.” He lifts my hips, helping me move.”
― Jessica Ruben, Light My Fire

“She may think she doesn't need anyone, but why fight through life alone when you can have backup.”
― Jessica Ruben, Reckoning

“I love you, Elira. As long as I have breath in my lungs. And maybe even beyond that.”
― Jessica Ruben, Light My Fire

“Holy shit, but I want to straddle him and then punch him in the face!”
― Jessica Ruben, Reckoning

“She may think she doesn't need anyone, but why fight trough life alone when you can have backup.”
― Jessica Ruben, Reckoning

“Nico, however, is completely unaffected. It’s almost as though he has a fence around him, topped with barbed wire. No one comes near unless he calls for them. I want to cut that fence with a chain saw before punching him in the face. The fact that he’s not distressed like I am or suffering from a case of blue balls is infuriating.”
― Jessica Ruben, Light My Fire

“ME: Thanks, Daddy…”
― Jessica Ruben, Rising