Bex

“I would give you a crown if I could," he said. "I would show you the world from the prow of a ship. I would choose you, Zoya. As my general, as my friend, as my bride. I would give you a sapphire the size of an acorn." He reached into his pocket. "And all I would ask in return is that you wear this damnable ribbon in your hair on our wedding day.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

“I would rather be punished for making the right decision than live with the guilt of making the wrong one for the rest of my life.”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities

“Well, if you like honesty," Ro said, following him over to Keefe, "it stinks here, too. Everything smells like . . . "

"Fresh air?" Sophie guessed.

"Awww, my girl keeps getting snarkier and snarkier," Keefe said proudly.

"I'm not your girl," Sophie snapped back. "And don't think I'm done being mad at you!"

"Ohhh, a lovers' quarrel!" Ro clapped her hands. "Those are my favorite. Anyone have snacks? I feel like we should have snacks for this."

"That's not what this is," Sophie told her. "We're not . . .
never mind."

Ro grinned, flashing pointed teeth. "If you say so."

"Foster's not ready to face her feelings," Keefe stage-whispered.

"I'm ready to strangle you," Sophie countered.”
― Shannon Messenger, Nightfall

“Everyone has a nightmare.” He pressed his forehead against hers. “Maybe I want you to be mine.”
― Marissa Meyer, Supernova