I feel the monster of grief again, writhing in the empty space where my heart and stomach used to be. I gasp, pressing both palms to my chest. Now the monstrous thing has its claws around my throat, squeezing my airway. I twist and put my head between my knees, breathing until the strangled feeling leaves me.
Veronica RothI love Tris the Divergent, who makes decisions apart from faction loyalty, who isnโt some faction archetype. But the Tris whoโs trying as hard as she can to destroy herself โฆ I canโt love her.
Veronica RothThere's a reason why she left them, Lauren," he says. His voice is deep, and it rumbles. "What's your name?" "Um..." I don't know why I hesitate. But "Beatrice" just doesn't sound right anymore. "Think about it," he says, a faint smile curling his lips. " You don't get to pick again." A new place, a new name. I can be remade here. "Tris," I say firmly.
Veronica RothThe truth is... you are hurting me. Not on purpose, I know that. But I love you and every second that you donยดt love me back...it hurts.
Veronica Roth