Patty

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― Andre Gide, Autumn Leaves

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou

“The shadow pulled away, moving forward quickly. My first instinct screamed Arum and to push away from it. I reached blindly for the obsidian necklace, realizing too late I didn’t have it anymore.

“You’re still having nightmares,” the shadow said.

At the sound of the familiar voice, fear gave way to rage so potent that it tasted like a battery acid. I was on my feet before I knew it.

“Blake,” I spat.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, Origin