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01Undated

The tears and the pain all but blinding her, she forced open her eyes one more time, to a curtain of dark hair; to a waterfall of black ink spilling across the last page of her life. No. I’m not nothing. I was loved.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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02Undated

Before she could stop her hands, they reached for him, as though they existed for no other reason than to touch him. Her fingers brushed across his jaw with a feather's caress before pulling away, and he closed his eyes on a soft inhale. Like the poison toying with its remedy, Shahrzad's hands ignored her and took control, a mere taste of his skin not nearly enough. Never enough.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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03Undated

She was drowning in sandalwood and sunlight. Time ceased to be more than a notion. Her lips were hers one moment. And then they were his. The taste of him on her tongue was like sun-warmed honey. Like cool water sliding down her parched throat. Like the promise of all her tomorrows in a single sigh. When she wound her fingers in his hair to draw her body against his, he stilled for breath, and she knew, as he knew, that they were lost. Lost forever. In this kiss. This kiss that would change everything.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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04Undated

I've never been angry to have been born a woman. There have been times I've been angry at how the world treats us, but I see being a woman as a challenge I must fight. Like being born under a stormy sky. Some people are lucky enough to be born on a bright summer's day. Maybe we were born under clouds. No wind. No rain. Just a mountain of clouds we must climb each morning so that we may see the sun.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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05Undated

I understand how difficult it is, putting your heart in someone else’s hands. But, if you don’t, how will you ever truly know a person?

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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06Undated

Games? War is not a game, my friend. Games are for small children and old men like me. War is a young man's blighted delight

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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07Undated

It's much easier to hate a memory. I would know.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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08Undated

Perhaps true weakness is weakness of the spirit

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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09Undated

Because when I kiss you, I want yours to be the first... and last lips I ever kiss.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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10Undated

I-" Irsa took a careful breath to steady her words. " I have felt alone for most of my life. Until you." She placed the shell on his chest. " But I promise I won't feel alone anymore. I will never forget." She stood on shaky feet. "I will always remember." "I love you Rahim al-Din Walad . Thank you for loving me in return.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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11Undated

Khalid would break every bone in your body for what you've done.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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12Undated

You deserve someone who will feel you at her side without needing to see you. And I've only felt that way about one boy.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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13Undated

This dangerous girl. This captivating beauty.This destroyer of worlds and creator of wonder.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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14Undated

When I was a boy, my mother would tell me that one of the best things in life is the knowledge that our story isn't over yet. Our story may have come to a close, but your story is still yet to be told. Make it a story worthy of you

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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15Undated

I love you, she said. Khalid lifted his head to hers. She placed a hand against his cheek. Beyond words.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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16Undated

A boy who'd thrived in the shadows.Now he had to live in the light.To live . . . fiercely.To fight for every breath.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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17Undated

I believe the stars align so souls can find one another. Whether they are meant to be souls in love or souls in life remains to be seen.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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18Undated

The stars could fall - the moon could crash from the heavens - and Mariko could not care.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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19Undated

What are you doing to me, you plague of a girl?” he whispered.“If I’m a plague, then you should keep your distance, unless you plan on being destroyed.”“No. Destroy Me.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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20Undated

Such misplaced faith in a boy with a murderous past and a girl with treacherous intent.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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21Undated

That's quite gallant of you. After you've ignored me for the better part of a week, like a boy half your age with twice your charm.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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22Undated

Without risk, life is far too predictable

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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23Undated

It was a quiet taunt...a poisoned glass of wine, meant to intoxicate and exsanguinate.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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24Undated

In your honesty, I saw a reflection of myself. Or rather, of the man I longed to be. So I failed you. I didn’t stay away. Then, later, I thought if I had answers, it would be enough. I would no longer care. You would no longer matter. So I continued failing you. Continued wanting more. And now I can’t find the words to say what must be said. To convey to you the least of what I owe. When I think of you, I can’t find the air to b r e a t h e.

Renee Ahdieh / quote

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