Before the Light Quotes

“Leave now!” I commanded, my voice laced with anger. He stood slowly and approached me again, invading my space.
“Careful now, dummy. Next time, you might find yourself begging me to stay,” he whispered, leaning in close to my right ear. I could hear a heartbeat—was it his or mine?”
― Roksolana Lebid, Before the Light: Luna's Journey

“He stepped closer, and I instinctively backed against the wall. He was closer than I’d anticipated, bending slightly to bring his face to mine.
His lips were parted, and I could feel his warm breath against my skin, my heart racing against my will. He was looking at me, truly looking at me.
His gaze seemed to pierce through me, sending a rush through my veins that ignited like fireworks on my lips, causing me to gasp in surprise. It was an indescribable sensation, and I found myself tensing against the wall, waiting… desperately trying to decipher the meaning in his eyes. My heart thumped loudly, as if trying to escape.
Then, he leaned in closer to my right ear and whispered in a low voice, “Because I like you, you dummy.”
― Roksolana Lebid, Before the Light: Luna's Journey