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No one is ever going to tell you you can’t do anything. I promise.”
I knew my mother would die in me if I listened. I’d never get a taste of freedom or equality had I returned. Love could kill everything. It would keep me a slave forever. So, I left love.
Be careful who you get close to. Trust slowly. Listen eagerly. Talk only when you believe in what you have to say, and only if you know it to be the truth. Never break your word to those loyal to you, but never believe loyalty is unbreakable. It is our friends that will be the first to hurt us. React gracefully. You’re a Davenport. Someone is always watching. The way the world sees you is a mirror of how you see yourself. Let them see nothing but love. Then, when they’re not looking…drop the match and burn them to the ground.”
Overall, none mattered. Nothing existed for me but twenty-four-six-ninety.
Emotions. Perhaps they were the downfall of us all.
Flowers didn’t grow in the dark. Love didn’t flourish amongst evil. My child was dead by now. He was dead and it was all my fault.
“You can’t set hell’s playground on fire and expect it to make a difference. She’s already made friends with the flames.
“Beware wolves who clip their claws. Their teeth are always ready. That’s what my ex-wife used to say. We got lucky to strike before they did. Fuck.”
“That’s what I thought. Beware of women. Period. We always find a way to survive.”
“And miss all the fun? Honey-love, this is what I do. This is what I’m trained for. Blood and blondes go together like salt and pepper. Jack and Coke.” She smiled. “Like Bram and Everleigh. You get me?”
And if you were smart, you’d stay away. You and I are not the same.” “We don’t have to be,” she whispered. “You just have to know how to eat pussy and make me food. I bet you fuck really good.”
When I make a stand, I lose. I’m done battling invisible ghosts who are out to kill me. I’m tired of running a slaughter/sex house of innocents. Mostly…I’m tired of being the me that isn’t living a life for you. For us. I’ve never said in my head, more or less out loud, but I don’t want this. I don’t want anything to do with it. I want to be finished. I want to be free,”
“Yes, they’re safe, and they wouldn’t dare be apart again. Together, they’re happy. Together, location is but a scenery they’re oblivious to. All they see is each other. They always have. They always will. And they’ll adapt wherever that is. They’ll survive. It’s what they do. It’s what I do.”
“You’ll be going to a new school soon. Time is going to fly. Be careful who you get close to. Trust slowly. Listen eagerly. Talk only when you believe in what you have to say, and only if you know it to be the truth. Never break your word to those loyal to you, but never believe loyalty is unbreakable. It is our friends that will be the first to hurt us. React gracefully. You’re a Davenport. Someone is always watching. The way the world sees you is a mirror of how you see yourself.”
“This is the beginning. No woman, man, child, or previous slave ever has to be afraid again. Whitlock Enterprise has paired with Jane Doe Inc and has set up a very generous fund for those trying to escape trafficking. If you can’t escape, we will help you do so. If you know a location that you suspect is associated with these crimes, we’ll find you. We will stop you. We are all over the globe, and you better believe we’re coming. Expect us.”
