He stood and went to read my pin as I approached. โAmerica, is it?โ he said, a smile playing on his lips. โYes, it is. And I know Iโve heard your name before, but could you remind me?
Kiera CassThe picture of me just after Iโd found out Aspen was saving up to marry me. I looked radiant, hopeful, beautiful. I looked like I was in love. And some idiot thought that love was for Prince Maxon.
Kiera CassI sighed and went back to filling out the application. The whole thing made me feel like my family didnโt think I had any right to want something of my own. It bothered me, but I knew I couldnโt hold it against them in the long run. We couldnโt afford the luxury of wants. We had needs.
Kiera CassYou know that youโve found something amazing, and you want to hold on to it forever; and every second after you have it, you fear the moment you might lose it.
Kiera CassI was overwhelmed. He understood me so well, how nervous I was about making this commitment, how frightening it was for me to become a princess. He was going to give me every last second he could and, in the meantime, lavish me with everything possible. I had another one of those moments when I couldn't believe this was all happening. "That's not fair, Maxon," I mumbled. "What in the world am I supposed to be able to give you?" He smiled. "All I want is your promise to stay with me, to be mine. Sometimes it feels like you can't possibly be real. Promise me you'll stay." "Of course, I promise.
Kiera Cass