maggie

“But love wasn't a spell, some kind of benediction to be whispered, a balm or a cure-all. It was a single, fragile thread, which grew stronger through connection, through shared hardship and honored trust.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

“I thought of you,” he said again, “and it was as if you were there, with me. I saw your face. Your hair …” He wound a finger through a dangling curl beside her face. She could feel the warmth from his hand against her cheek. “And I was no longer afraid. I knew I would be able to come home, because of you. That you would lead me back. You are my constant star, Daisy.”
― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Iron

“You know me. Running around. Living life. Committing arson.”
― Chloe Gong, These Violent Delights

“And I’ll forget about myself too.”
― E.L. Todd, Wednesday