S.J. Long

“It’s the hidden thoughts, the ones nobody can see or truly understand, the ones that would get you locked up if anyone could hear them. It’s the genuine belief that, even just for a moment, you’d be better off being nothing than just being alive.”
― Letty Frame, Death is Easy

“Still am, angel,” I tell her with a slight smile. “She told me that if you don’t heal what first hurts you, you’ll bleed all over the people that come after that didn’t hurt you. Angel, I bled all over you and none of it was your fault.”
― Reese Rivers, Burn Butterfly Burn

“What if I cry forever?” I ask, eyes watery. “You know, I read somewhere that tears are words too painful for a broken heart to speak.” She sighs and nestles closer. Strangely enough, her omega scent doesn’t bother me. “So I say, cry as much as you need too.”  “Okay,” I whisper, letting them fall and simply trying to breathe through it all. Kiki holds me, her presence a steady reminder of what she’d said.  You’re not alone.”
― Rory Miles, Heat & Deceit

“And YOU! Don’t think I would forget to bring you something. I have it right here!” She sticks her hand deep into the bag and rummages around in it before meeting his eyes with her furious blue ones and slowly pulls her hand out. It’s empty except for her middle finger, proud and stiff.”
― Reese Rivers, Dance Butterfly Dance