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“But it’s her eyes that hold me hostage. The blue is so calm yet deep, a force of nature that’s no different from the ocean. Something that’s unassuming on the outside but bears secrets no one has dared to uncover. And I want to dive into those depths, dismantle each of her secrets one by one.”
― Rina Kent, Sweet Venom

“Promise me they’ll know who I am, the real me, the one you once fell in love with.” I nod, our noses touching as our foreheads meet, tears falling down both of our cheeks, my face contorting in ways it never has before. “I’m sorry I couldn’t do more to help you.” Each breath shakes as I try to stop myself from hyperventilating. “I’m so...s...so sorry.” “You tried.” Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath and press my lips to his one last time.”
― Leigh Rivers, Psychotic Obsession

“Violet is a flame in its most delicate form. She’s not a raging and absolutely destructive orange, but she’s blue. Discreet, seemingly safe but actually dangerous. Just like the fucking blue umbrella she put in my hands.”
― Rina Kent, Sweet Venom

“I can’t do that to them.” He raises his hands up as I try to grab him, edging closer to the cliff. “Ewan is a good dad, and you’re going to be an amazing mom. I’m just Tobias, the guy who’ll break their hearts every time they come to visit me.” “Tobias...” “I won’t do it to them.” He dodges me when I try to grab him again, one final step from the edge of his demise. “I’m dangerous. I’m the bad guy. I’m fucking insatiable when it comes to pain, and I can’t help it. But I do love you.”
― Leigh Rivers, Psychotic Obsession