As much as we have free choice, absolute destiny is immutable. What is meant to happen does, through one measure or another.

Still, it would have been great, just once, to have a man stare at her with total adoration. To have him be... enthralled. Yes, that was the word. She would have loved for a man to be enthralled by her.

I'm in love," he said hoarsely. "With someone else. That's why." Qhuinn (Lover Unleashed)

Ehlena: Look, the reason I called was -- Rehv: Because you needed an excuse. You shut me down in the exam room, but really wanted to talk to me. So you called me on the phone. And now you have me. (That voice dropped even lower) Do I get to pick what you do with me?

You will not live through this if she does not

Butch put his hand on his roommate's nape and murmured, "I'll do the saving until you get your head back, how about that? I'll keep you safe.

you told me I could beat him. You promised.