Tempted by Deception (Deception Trilogy, #2)

by Rina Kent

this is the true disaster, Lia. You and me.”

the prettiest roses have the deadliest thorns.”

“Here’s a fact for you, Lia. Deadly thorns thrill me.” I swallow. “But they injure you.” “It’s worth it.”

Circumstances shape you, but they don’t dictate your fate.”

“Scars mean you are alive and strong enough to survive.” He kisses the top of my head. “I’ll worship each of your scars until you’re able to face them, Lenochka.”

“Sometimes staying alive is the worst of it.”