Ena

“Be safe,” I whispered to the wind as Ravyn Yew disappeared beyond the gate. Had I known they’d be the last words I’d say to him aloud, I might have chosen them differently.”
― Rachel Gillig, One Dark Window

“You fell in love with me?" I whisper, handing him a menu in a pathetic attempt to make it look like there's nothing to see here.

"I did," he says. "And I miss you, so much. I wanted to tell you how sorry I am."

"Here?" I ask.
"Here."
"While I'm working?"
"While you're working."
"Are you just going to repeat everything I say?"

He tries to wrestle his smile under control but I can see how much this exchange lights him up inside.”
― Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners

“For the ones who lost themselves trying to please everyone. You can still be anything you want to be.”
― Alexis L. Menard, House of Bane and Blood

“A true man won’t cut you down as you fight your battles, nor will he fight them for you. A true man will help sharpen your sword, guard your back and fight at your side, in the face of whatever darkness comes.”
― Helen Scheuerer, Blood & Steel