jasmine ⟡

“And if falling in love was discovery, was letting yourself be discovered the equivalent to being loved?”
― R.F. Kuang, Katabasis

“You’re quite the poet, Prince.” Moonlight pools in the dimple that accompanies his grin. “And you the muse, darling.”
― Lauren Roberts, Fearless

“Are you going to tell me it’s not my fault?” I shook my head. “No. I’ve learned over the years that people think they want absolution. But that’s not what they really need to hear.” “What do most people need to hear?” For some reason, I had to speak past a lump in my throat. “They need to hear, ‘Even if it is your fault, I will love you anyway.’ ”
― Carissa Broadbent, The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk

“Don’t do that,” I breathe. “Do what?” I duck my head. “Ruin me.”
― Lauren Roberts, Fearless