Jade Paris

“I swear it’s like I’ve just been mega-dosed with breeding hormones because no matter how many times we do it, I seem to want more.”
― Alta Hensley, Den of Sins

“Oh! And one more thing.” I lower my voice just slightly, well aware of every head within our squad that turns our direction. “What?” she snaps. “That trick you mentioned? You know, with the fingers?” A slow smile spreads across my face. “Thanks.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame

“I once read about a study that stated that men die of suicide more often than women. However, the study actually only accounted for completed suicide attempts. In fact, men are more likely to go through with suicides, whereas women are far more likely to attempt but not actually complete the act (this only applies within the gender binary). The reason why women don’t actually end up completing their suicides is because they attempt them in far less violent ways. According to the study, this is because women worry about family members or loved ones finding them and being traumatized by what they see. So they try less violent, and thus less final, ways—and therefore survive more often. Thinking about what an emotional load women carry every day purely because even at the end of their ropes they can’t bear the thought of upsetting other people? It breaks my heart. It makes me angry. It strengthens my conviction. Women and femmes are necessary, valid in their emotions, and strong.”
― Drew Afualo, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

“Of course I do, precious.” His tone was uneven but sincere. “You’re my everything. I love you. I love you so much.” My heart thudded in my ears, and the world closed in around me as if there were only Hudson and me and nothing else.”
― Laurelin Paige, Forever With You