I will take [my daughter] to the library, and introduce her to every librarian because they are where Athena lives now. - Nikita Gill

It was the way your lip curled on the word “promise” that makes me uncomfortable. There are only three other people in my life that have ever used that word, and they are all strangers now.

There are human beings in this world who are soft enough to feel every terrible thing that happens so deeply. And are still brave enough to remain constant and suffer for those who need them the most. Even the stars blink in awe of the gleam of their souls.

You don't know what to do with your fear; you just know when it does come, it has to be a secret you keep to yourself.