Ellie

“If you brave enough to live it, the least I can do is listen.”
― Cynthia Bond, Ruby

“Hope was a dangerous thing, something best squashed before it became contagious.”
― Cynthia bond, Ruby

“Those yellow eyes had seen the thing Ruby hid, even from herself. And when two people see a thing, for better or worse, it becomes real.”
― Cynthia Bond, Ruby

“Your daddy and me named you Otha. It means 'wealth'. You were your daddy's treasure from the time you were born until he died. He used to say there were rubies buried deep inside of you. Remember, baby, don't never let a man mine you for your riches. Don't let him take a pickax to that treasure in your soul. Remember, they can't get it until you give it to them.”
― Cynthia Bond, Ruby