BellaBelucia

“Have any of you wondered what I did with all the cash Pekka Rollins gave us?"
"Guns?" asked Jesper.
"Ships?" queried Inej.
"Bombs?" suggested Wylan.
"Political bribes?" offered Nina. They all looked at Matthias. "This is where you tell us how awful we are," she whispered.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“Because you are more to me now. Because you keep secrets like a kami and I’m curious what you hide. Because you are lonely and scared and I don’t understand why. Because you trust me when you know you shouldn’t. Because I believe you when you say you will keep your word.”
― Annette Marie, Red Winter

“Actions change our course, influence our futures, but intentions define us, empower us. Without intent, we are nothing.”
― Annette Marie, Red Winter

“...stories can make someone immortal as long as someone else is willing to listen.”
― Adam Silvera, They Both Die at the End