Ena

“If I could only pick one person to be around, one person to know, one person to love, for the rest of my life—I’d choose her.”
― Grace Reilly, First Down

“A true man won’t cut you down as you fight your battles, nor will he fight them for you. A true man will help sharpen your sword, guard your back and fight at your side, in the face of whatever darkness comes.”
― Helen Scheuerer, Blood & Steel

“When I look at him, I instantly feel a little safer.”
― Grace Reilly, First Down

“You fell in love with me?" I whisper, handing him a menu in a pathetic attempt to make it look like there's nothing to see here.

"I did," he says. "And I miss you, so much. I wanted to tell you how sorry I am."

"Here?" I ask.
"Here."
"While I'm working?"
"While you're working."
"Are you just going to repeat everything I say?"

He tries to wrestle his smile under control but I can see how much this exchange lights him up inside.”
― Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners