Corda

“Well, we can get started now,” Daz said in a dry tone as he gave me a displeased look for my tardiness. “As always, we’ll begin with an update on our females. My Fra-kee is very round. I told her that, and she didn’t speak to me for half of a rotation, so I suggest to the rest of you with pregnant mates not to call them round.” “Noted,” Ward said solemnly. “Reba cries a lot.”
― Ella Maven, The Alien's Savior

“The best thing about reading is to escape from your life, to be able to live hundreds or even thousands of different lives.”
― Anna Todd, After We Collided

“I've been in hell most of my life. You're my heaven, Anya. My reward for all the bad days.”
― Alana Khan, Zar-Rynn

“Why is it hooking?” he asks in frustration. “Lack of opportunities, education. Comes from a background of poverty. You know, the common reasons for a chair to start hooking,” I offer helpfully.”
― Amanda Milo, Beth's Stable