“Her two worlds, two lives that she tried so hard to keep separate, were crashing together. And she felt helpless to stop it.”
Aprilynne Pike“I CLOSED MY EYES AND PRETENDED SHE WAS YOU. illutions- aprilynne pike”
Aprilynne Pike, Illusions“Her two worlds, two lives that she tried so hard to keep separate, were crashing together. And she felt helpless to stop it.”
Aprilynne Pike, Spells“Her hand wandered under his shirt, feeling his rapid breath expand his ribs. She hesitated for a second—wondering what the chances were that either of her parents would come home early—then lifted his shirt with both hands, guiding it up his arms and over his head. It was her favourite indulgence; holding herself against his bare chest.”
Aprilynne Pike, Spells“I've loved you for a long time, ' she said. 'But there was always something holding me back. Maybe it was that I was afraid of an emotion that was so consuming. It still frightens me,' she admitted in a whisper. Tamani chuckled. 'If it makes you feel any better, it scares the daylights out of me on a regular basis.”
Aprilynne Pike, Destined“I just don't want to cozy up to the guy whose girl I have every intention of stealing.”
Aprilynne Pike“But sadness was familiar; sadness was manageable. It didn't transform her, the way the raging anger did. She could remain herself and still feel this aching grief.”
Aprilynne Pike“Are you looking for something real in this world of illusions? Call me. Casual Flings need not apply. I am looking for Love.”
Aprilynne Pike“Guess I’ve been reading too much fantasy.”
Aprilynne Pike“He exuded wisdom-even the wisest...were pale, flickering candles next to the nourishing solar illumination of [his] insights.”
Aprilynne Pike, Spells“All I'm saying is that you shouldn't stay with him for the wrong reasons, even if they are noble ones. No one owes it to someone else to be their girlfriend. It's a choice you remake every day.”
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