Abi

“Tory had been my name throughout everything that had shaped me into the person I was today and I had no interest in shedding that persona now or in the future.”
― Caroline Peckham, The Awakening

“Do. You. Still. Love. Me?” I enunciate every word and lean right into his space just to prove that I’m not intimidated by him. He cups the back of my neck and pulls me within inches of his face—close enough to kiss. “I could reach the rank of Maven, lead armies of dark wielders against everyone we care for, and watch every vein in my body turn red as I channel all the power in the Continent, and I would still love you. What I did doesn’t change that. I’m not sure anything can.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Onyx Storm

“It was hotter than rage, and sharper than fear, and cut deeper than helplessness, all because I couldn’t get to you.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Onyx Storm

“That night I sat in bed just staring at that bruise, wondering how a physical wound could look so bright and angry but emotional wounds stayed entirely invisible. I wanted my hurt branded on me, to remind me never to trust anyone again.”
― Caroline Peckham, The Awakening