Alya ( 20 comments restriction )

“It isn’t until now that I realize those smiles never reach his icy eyes. Not really. They look beautiful because of the color, but that doesn’t mean they smile with the rest of his face. Maybe it’s because I already met the other side of him, but the veil has been lifted and I realize that the random, sometimes uncoordinated pictures are just a game he plays so well. ”
― Rina Kent, Beautiful Venom

“What’s wrong?” I ask. “Nothing. It’s just too rare to see you laugh genuinely.” She grins. “It makes me happy.” “My laugh makes you happy?” “Mmm. Because I’m the reason.” She strokes the back of my head. “I’m glad you didn’t let me go.” “You forced my hand into a relationship. Is that really what you want?” “It is.” A delicate frown creases her forehead. “If you discard me again, I’m walking away. For good. If another woman touches you, I’m also out.” “You’re the one who had your fucking arm around Osborn, Dahlia.” “And Isabella had her claws all over you.” She narrows her eyes. “Did you fuck her?” “You think there’s another woman who can handle me?”
― Rina Kent, Beautiful Venom

“You’re part of me, Emika, woven into my soul. I’ll carry your prayers, no matter what lies beyond.” He knelt again, pressing his forehead to hers, a vow sealed in silence. “I’ll protect you, against everything, and cherish you, more than anything.”
― H.L. Dawson, Emika and the Sekai no Kami no Kokoro

“If…” She swallows thickly, her eyes searching mine despite the subtle fear lurking beneath the light yellow. “If I offer myself, will you protect me?” “No.” She flinches, her body turning stiff, and I should probably release her. I don’t do that, though. Even as her heat mingles with mine, sending the wrong signals to my cock. “Why not?” she asks. “I don’t get emotionally attached to the people I fuck.”
― Rina Kent, Beautiful Venom