" Ember pulled his face to hers, kissing him again before she said, “Your strength gives me courage.” He smiled gently. “No, Ember, that is all your strength and none of mine.” She balked, but he kissed her, murmuring against her lips, “And that is why I love you. "

― Andrea Cremer , Rift (Nightshade Prequel #1; Nightshade World #1)