Ananiah

“I always wondered how something could shine so bright, even while being swallowed in darkness."
'My eyes run over the shadowed outline of her face. "I've been trying to figure that out myself.”
― Lauren Roberts, Powerful

“Do you know how I found you in the slums that night you escaped?”
Blair stares at him, her defiance wavering.
“Because even then, I knew you. Your heart is not hollow. I listen for it in the silence. I find myself trying to memorize its unique pattern and hating that I can’t. Blair, do you understand? I would know you by the beat of your heart alone. And I think that should count for something. I’m not asking you to love me. Hell, you don’t even need to like me. Not now. And maybe it’s some sixth sense talking, but I am drawn to you, Blair Archer—bitch and all. And I don’t know what to do with that other than follow the sound of your heartbeat, wherever it may lead me.”
― Lauren Roberts, Fearful

“I smile for her, only her, always her, 'I was prepared to plead'
"You would not."
"Oh, darling, I would do so much worse if only you asked.”
― Lauren Roberts, Fearless

“How are you so good", "You. How can one person be so good”
― Lauren Roberts, Powerful