Natalie

“We will make a rattle for our child from your teeth and phalanges, and stacking toys from your vertebrae. She will teethe on your kneecaps and we will rock her to sleep whispering tales of your bloody demise.”
― Rachel Vincent, Fury

“Well, you won't abandon me, will you."

"Don't be silly, Ludens, you are buckled to my heart.”
― Iris Murdoch, The Message to the Planet

“And the kiss?” Her frown was deep, sorrowful. “That was the script, too. I know. But I don’t see any difference. You held her like you held me. You even looked at her the same.”
“I was acting.”
“I know.” Tears brimmed her eyes. “That’s what I’m afraid of.”
― Willowy Whisper, Angel Gate

“You seem happy enough," came Monza's voice, "for a man about to risk his life."

Shiver's opened his eyes and turned his grin on her. "I've made peace with myself."

"Good for you. That's the hardest war of all to win."

"Didn't say I won. Just stopped fighting."

"I'm starting to think that's the only victory worth a shit," she muttered, almost to herself.”
― Joe Abercrombie, Best Served Cold