Dena Akbar

“that nothing can break. No distance, no circumstance, no power, can rend it. There is no darkness, no storm that can put out its light. It is that which inspires us, encourages us, heals us, binds us one to another in innumerable ways of the heart and soul. And every step in between, no matter how difficult, is ordered and protected. Love is the song from which the One-Who-Is-Three sings us into being. It is love that calls us home to itself. It is love from which we spring and love to which we return. In the end, it is always love that saves us.”
― Leigh Roberts, The Edge of Hope

“The safer choice.
Not the better choice. Not the only choice. The safer choice.
I know a little something about that, unfortunately. Making safe choices.”
― Elice Nange, Taste of Hell

“Layla would…” It wasn’t that she’d die for me—she threw herself in danger for a near stranger. It was that I could lay my head in her lap and know I’d wake safe.”
― Ellen Mint, Fang

“My gaze shot to the door as Topher sauntered inside. I tried not to stare, but it was hard, all things considered. His wild blond hair was untamed like he just rolled out of bed, and his hooded eyes and a lazy smile made him look sleepy in the most adorable way.”
― Gracie Graham, Hate Notes