Tml Quotes

“I want you to stay in the city for a month."

"Why?"

Because I would miss you. Because I am not ready to let you go.”
― Marie Rutkoski, The Midnight Lie

“What did you think?"

I blurted, "That when you wanted something, you wouldn't rest until you got it."

"Only when we are talking about women, dear Nirrim.”
― Marie Rutkoski, The Midnight Lie

“You seem hard to hold, I guess. Your attention."

He took a moment to reply. "That might be true, usually. But you hold mine.”
― Marie Rutkoski, The Midnight Lie

“We'll look like a couple."

"Do you want that?"

Truth can demand so much bravery. I did not feel brave. I would not have been brave, if her question hadn't sounded a little hopeful. Yes, I wanted everyone to think she belonged with me, that I belonged with her. Yes, even if it was only for one night. My voice was small. "I do.”
― Marie Rutkoski, The Midnight Lie