Khadijah

“With each word, he broke past every barrier, every wall. And Sharazad's will fought him, screamed a silent scream, while her heart welcomed the intrusion as a songbird welcomes the dawn.”
― Renee Ahdieh, The Wrath and the Dawn

“Where were you?" Shahrzad tried to control the tremor in her voice.
"Not where I should have been."
"This morning and last night."
His breath fanned on her skin as he bent toward her ear. "This morning, I was not where I should have been. Last night, I was not where I wanted to be.”
― Renee Ahdieh, The Wrath and the Dawn

“Everyone's face is a mirror, Dick — endeavor to make them reflect a smile.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Dream Thieves

“Adam had taken the cassette from Ronan's hand, working Ronan's fingers loose and putting his own fingers between them. For a moment, Opal hidden, had thought they were going to kiss. But instead, Ronan pressed his face against Adam's neck and Adam quietly put his head on top of Ronan's head and they did not move for a long time.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, Opal