Niki

“She had given up everything for duty, even her life. But this... this she couldn't sacrifice, not even to safe the world. With his arms around her, his mouth on hers, his warmth and strength surrounding her, she knew she wasn't strong enough to walk away from him.”
― Annette Marie, Dark Tempest

“Say it, America. Please. Tell me you love me, that you want to be mine alone.”
― Kiera Cass, The One

“She stopped, a half-dozen paces still separating them. The frantic thudding of her heart filled her ears as she met his vacant crimson stare. “Don’t forget me, Shiro,” she said hoarsely. “You’re not allowed to forget me.”

He blinked slowly and something shifted in his gaze. His lips curved in his familiar crooked smile. “You’ll forget me someday, little miko.” His voice was even hoarser than hers, rough and coated in a hint of an animal growl.

“I’ll never forget you,” she told him. “I’ll remember you to my last day.”

“Do you promise?”

Her heart gave an odd little flutter. “Yes, I promise.”
― Annette Marie, Red Winter

“America, my dear, I hope you find something, in this cage worth fighting for.”
― Kiera Cass, The Selection