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“Don’t let us dim your light, Laurel. Don’t let us, me, take pieces of your soul because, I promise you, once they’re gone, you won’t ever get them back.”

“What if the only way to survive is to become the thing you hate?”

Some victories don’t feel like wins. Just proof you survived what should’ve killed you.

“Then we make Laurel into a weapon. One sharp enough to kill.”

trying to pretend I didn’t just get weirdly emotional about education. What can I say? I was raised with a love of learning. It was like a religion in my house. We all prayed to the power of knowledge.

“There’s something seriously wrong with you.” He laughs again. “I never said there wasn’t.”

He says it like it’s funny, but I can’t see the joke in that. “You see,” he says casually, “everyone either wants to kill me or fuck me. It’s kind of my lot in life. Which one are you going to be, Laurel?”

We walk slowly back to Ashford House, with me avoiding all the cracks in the sidewalk. Wouldn’t want to break my dead mother’s back.

Love is sacrifice, giving away parts of yourself so those you care about are safe and happy.

“I accept as well. Cross my heart and hope we both don’t die.”

“… This situation may be crazy, but I am not.”

“I’m glad you understand the situation so well.” His smile is cruel. “I am the devil, and this is Hell. Welcome. Play by my rules or die. Those are your choices.”

Add in my growing suspicions about the women who work there and who they really are, and there’s absolutely no way I’ll go ever again. No thanks.

But like. What does that mean???

If I hadn’t bonded Laurel Turner, she’d be dead. Buried in the cornfield with the rest of the bodies.

The name tastes strange in my mouth. I prefer Tiger or Kitten, something with claws.

We did some serious trauma bonding growing up.

Yeah that’s the understatement of the century

If I can gather enough power and control, then someday no one will ever hurt me again.

The Order is your parent, your lover, your God, as it has been since the day you were born. This is your destiny. Your purpose. Through you, the world shall be made perfect.”

Once, when I was small and stupid and still believed in things,

Well I’m already obsessed with Carrson 🤣

The only weapon I have is in my pants, and I promise not to use it on you.

I know from my history books that monsters aren’t born. They’re made, and whoever made Carrson knew exactly what they were doing.

It’s hard to be optimistic about something when all you know is hurt and disappointment.”

“I know we’re not serious right now, but if someday things get serious, I want to have enough room for you to move in. And your aunt too.”

“I’ll break any rule for you, firecracker.”

I love the use of a relatable problem here versus a third act miscommunication/breakup