" Even if this thing between us goes south, I’m always here for you, got that? Promise me that much, Thierry.” Numb as I was, his words couldn’t hurt me. “You sound certain we’re going to fail.” “Spectacularly,” he said with a tender smile, “and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. "

― Deanna Chase , Wicked Magic (7 Wicked Tales Featuring Witches, Demons, Vampires, Fae, and More)