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But that’s the kicker with unrequited love, right? It’s so much harder to get over because all the would’ve, could’ve, and should’ve-beens.
“To get what you want, you have to know exactly how much you are willing to give up.”
― Captive Prince
― Captive Prince
“Do you think we looked like that to them?” “What, sexy? I probably did.” “No, like...in love?” Ilya seemed to consider the question before answering. “We are very good at pretending to not be in love. Maybe we are bad at showing it when we are allowed.”
― The Long Game
― The Long Game
“I want you. So much, I can’t think. Can’t breathe. I can’t do anything but want you.”
― Don't You Dare
― Don't You Dare
“At the risk of sounding completely fucking corny or like a total sap, I’m happiest when you’re happy, Kee. It’s always been that way, always will be.”
― Don't You Dare
― Don't You Dare
“That isn't why. She would have chosen him even if you'd had royal blood in your veins, even if you'd had the same blood as Kastor. You don't understand the way a mind like that thinks. I do. If I were Jokaste and a king maker, I'd have chosen Kastor over you too.'
'I suppose you are going to enjoy telling me why,' said Damen. He felt his hands curl into fists, heard the bitterness in his throat.
'Because a king maker would always choose the weaker man. The weaker the man, the easier he is to control.”
― Captive Prince
'I suppose you are going to enjoy telling me why,' said Damen. He felt his hands curl into fists, heard the bitterness in his throat.
'Because a king maker would always choose the weaker man. The weaker the man, the easier he is to control.”
― Captive Prince
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