Rose

“You fight and you thrash because this fated, deep-rooted thing you called love refuses to go down with a single shot. That would be far too merciful. Real love has to be choked out, held under the water until it stops kicking. That's the only way to kill it.”
― Rebecca Yarros, The Things We Leave Unfinished

“I wish I could keep you safe as well. Our lives have turned out so very differently than we planned. I wish you were with me, that we had taken this journey together. You have been my compass all these years, and I’m not sure I’ll be able to find my way without you, but as I promised this morning as we said our goodbyes, I will do my best. I carry you with me in my heart, always.”
― Rebecca Yarros, The Things We Leave Unfinished

“My heart will always remain with you no matter where we are.”
― Rebecca Yarros, The Things We Leave Unfinished

“I’m always afraid I’ll forget an idea, and yet then I can’t help but feel like I’m chasing butterflies, always thinking one is prettier, and never catching one because I can’t commit to the single chase.”
― Rebecca Yarros, The Things We Leave Unfinished