Brooklynn N. Gibbs

“My senses flood with feeling, so intense, and then I'm cradled in warmth. The heat stems from my hand and spreads through my body. I look down and lace my fingers through his.
He strokes my jawline, lifting my face to meet his emerald eyes-clear and vibrant-like time never passed between us. "You're home," he says, his voice stirring all my love.
"You're my home.”
― Trisha Wolfe, Astarte's Wrath

“I believe there is something on this earth that you desire more than anything, and it isn't me.”
― Kenneth Oppel, Such Wicked Intent

“Would you trade a long, nearly immortal life of servitude in exchange for a short one...with me?"
I tuck in my chin, avoiding his hard stare.
"I would give up my crown if it meant finding a way to free you, Star." He releases my hand. "But you have to want that freedom. Not fear it.”
― Trisha Wolfe, Astarte's Wrath

“If you were closer, I'd slap you," she said.

"Let me help," I replied, and stepped closer.

She promptly slapped me, which surprised me only a little.

We glared at each other in the near dark, and then she looked away.

"I'm sorry I slapped you," she said.

"That's all right. I quite enjoyed it.”
― Kenneth Oppel, Such Wicked Intent