Nikki

“Ronak could surprise us all and become my new favorite.” Ronak walks by just then. “Nope.” “Don’t fight it. It’s only a matter of time before you want that slot, Ro-Ro.” “Don’t call me that.” “You got it, Ro-Ro.”
― Raven Kennedy, Signs of Cupidity

“To function in society, you need to believe that you’re safe. We all know it’s a lie, but it’s a lie you need to believe to survive. Realistically, everybody knows that they’ll die one day. Everybody knows that, every second, around the world, people are getting killed, and assaulted, and robbed, and hurt. At this very moment, people are losing their kids, being run over, getting diagnosed with terminal illnesses. We’re living in a motherfucking horror movie, but most people can convince themselves that they’re safe. And they go about their lives, thinking about money, and their annoying neighbours, and celebrity gossip, like any of that fucking matters.”
― Lily Gold, Triple-Duty Bodyguards

“He said, ‘Mom, I met her.’ And I said, ‘Who?’” Loretta’s lips curve up, her eyes taking on a faraway look. “He said, ‘The woman I’m going to marry one day.”
― Elsie Silver, Reckless

“I’ve never had an addiction before,” he says hoarsely. “But I think you’ll be mine.”
― Karina Halle, A Ship of Bones and Teeth