“But mattering to her alone wasn’t reason enough for a person to live. Rafi needed to know he belonged to more than just his lover, that many people cherished him and wanted him back. That he had a place in the world, just by virtue of being himself.” FriendsLoversBeing YourselfBelongingReasons To LiveMattering Book:Ballad for Jasmine Town Source: Ballad for Jasmine Town
“It had to unleash some invisible magic, he thought; Hades and Persephone, joining together again within these black and holy stone walls, for the first time in millennia. As they indulged in enjoying one another, how could they not be reactivating some power within the Earth itself? Surely they were at least bringing autumn storm clouds rolling and thundering over the Mediterranean. But probably every boy felt that way when finally in bed caressing the girl he loved.” LoveSexLoversCouplesHadesPersephone Book:Persephone's Orchard Source: Persephone's Orchard
“Merrick pulled up after a few moments, smiling. “Probably not how I’m supposed to behave toward a prince.” Larkin gripped Merrick’s backside to hold him in place. “Indeed, you ill-bred commoner, how dare you?” LoversKissBanterPrinceCommonersRoyals Book:Lava Red Feather Blue Source: Lava Red Feather Blue