Danielle Smith

“Sometimes the people who act like they don’t care are really the ones who care the most. They feel so much that it overwhelms them, and to keep from falling apart, they hide behind easy smiles and quick laughter, acting like nothing matters. It’s a defense mechanism, a way to protect themselves from the world. A way to keep from getting hurt.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“But never forget that every scar is beautiful. And you should never, ever, be ashamed of them.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“I chose you, Jaren. I will always choose you. Because I love you, and I —”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“chose you, Jaren. I will always choose you. Because I love you, and I —”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor