Stacie

“Daniel took Luce’s hands in his. He closed his eyes, inhaled, and let his massive white wings unfurl. Fully extended , they would have filled the entire kitchen , but Daniel reined them in, close to his body. They shimmered and glowed and looked altogether too beautiful. Luce reached out and touched them with both hands. Warm and satin smooth on the outside, but inside, full of power. She could feel it coursing through Daniel, into her. She felt so close to him, understood him completely—As If they had become one.”
― Lauren Kate, Torment

“The very first time I saw you,” Daniel continued, “it wasn’t any different than any other time I’ve seen you since. The world was newer, but
you were just the same. It was—”
“Love at first sight.” That part she knew.He nodded. “Just like always. The only difference was, in the beginning, you were offlimits to me.
I was being punished, and I’d fallen for you at the worst possible time. Things were very violent in Heaven. Because of who … I am … I was expected
to stay away from you. You were a distraction.
The focus was supposed to be on winning the
war. It’s the same war that’s still going on.”
He sighed.
“And if you haven’t noticed, I’m still very
distracted.”
― Lauren Kate, Torment

“A reluctant smile found her face. “Well, we’ve already established that you can breathe for me.”
― Lauren Kate, Rapture

“When he turned to face her, the drawn look on his face was one of absolute agony as if Luce had just ripped his heart out”
― Lauren Kate, Torment