Rita

“Holding on to the past means you can never be open to having a future”
― Laurann Dohner, Obsidian

“See, you stand on your own,” he whispered in my ear. “You do not need me, but I wish only to be your ear when you need to release your fears and doubts, your hand when you need strengthening, your guard when you cannot hold on your own, and your heart when you are too far gone to pull yourself free.” Tahk turned me to face him. “I will always be here, lovely. When you feel all is lost, and you are alone, I will be right here. Let me stand for you in your time of need. It is a gift, not a weakness.”
― Erin Raegan, Pythen

“I just know that all the roles I’ve ever played are just that—roles. I’m…” Another very long pause. “Me. I’m me, Damian. And you’re you. And it’s so fucking clear that’s the only important thing on Earth for the last two thousand years.”
― Alana Khan, Thawed Gladiator Victor

“How could you give away our baby?” she asks me for the millionth time, but now it sounds so real to me. I am hearing it in perfect Imperial for the first time, and I feel more guilty than I ever have before.”
― Olympia Black, My Human Pet