Emily

“I can—” “Cut it out, will you?” He stopped me. God, we both were so freaking stubborn. “Now, you can let me walk you out and drive you home”—he paused, like a total drama queen—“or I can carry you out of this building and into my car myself.”
― Elena Armas, The Spanish Love Deception

“Do you know what kind of shot I scored with? A slap shot, she tells him,”
― Chelsea Curto, Slap Shot

“Grieving isn’t something that has an expiration date. And losing people you love affects you in many ways.”
― Laura Pavlov, Ever Mine

“You get one chance to form your own squad, and you choose your ex, your current lover, the quadrant’s resident smart-ass, two people who have tried to kill you in the past year—one over said current lover—and whatever Dain is? These are your choices for the most important mission any rider could possibly undertake?” “I’m glad someone said it,” Tairn chimes in. “And…you.” It’s not my finest comeback. “Don’t forget Halden’s guard,” Ridoc adds. “I’m sure they’ll be super useful.” She flat-out rolls her eyes at him, then heads toward the door.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Onyx Storm