Defy Me (Shatter Me, #5)

by Tahereh Mafi

The reason he had to keep wiping their memories was because it didn’t matter how many times he reset the story or remade the introductions—Aaron always fell in love with her. Every time.

And I realize then, in a moment that terrifies me, that I want this, forever. I want to spend the rest of my life with her. I want to build a future with her. I want to grow old with her. I want to marry her.

Today is not forever. Happiness does not happen. Happiness must be uncovered, separated from the skin of pain. It must be claimed. Kept close.