Sidetracked (Mindf*ck, #2)

by S.T. Abby

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. —Confucius

There’s a certain high you get from fooling the world into thinking you’re the lamb instead of the rabid wolf.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. —Confucius

When anger rises, think of the consequences. —Confucius

“I’m not leaving here until this is resolved. I’m not leaving here until I know this is okay.”

I trust him completely, and there’s no doubt in my mind that he’d never intentionally hurt me. I can feel it in the way he kisses me. I can see it in his eyes when he bares his soul. I can taste it in the way he breathes.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. —Confucius

Laurel thinks I’m an angel. She probably thinks no one else can see me. In her eyes, I’m keeping a close watch on her, making sure she stays safe, just as I promised.

i can’t even explain how this makes me feel 🥺 earning this much trust from a broken soul speaks volumes on Lana’s character