5 Quotes by Jessica Ruben

She may think she doesn't need anyone, but why fight through life alone when you can have backup.

He pulls out, flipping me onto my stomach like I’m a rag doll. “Get on your knees.” He lifts my hips, helping me move.

She may think she doesn't need anyone, but why fight trough life alone when you can have backup.

Nico, however, is completely unaffected. It’s almost as though he has a fence around him, topped with barbed wire. No one comes near unless he calls for them. I want to cut that fence with a chain saw before punching him in the face. The fact that he’s not distressed like I am or suffering from a case of blue balls is infuriating.

Being with Nico feels so natural that it’s almost strange. How can one man burst into my life the way he did and yet make me feel so at ease by his side? In his arms is a safe haven—not to hide, but to flourish. With him, I’m the most me I’ve ever been.