First time Quote by Brodi Ashton
““I pushed his hair away from his eyes and took a closer look at his cheek. Maybe there really had been a boy in the street, but I also wouldn't put it past Cole to make one appear,if he had that power. Jack's eyes opened fully,and he looked at me with half a grin. "You remember the first time I told you I loved you?" His words slurred together. "Shhhhh.Don't talk.The paramedics are on their way." "Do you?" I touched his cheek and he winced. I could almost taste his pain,as if it were a tangible element in the air.I could feel my body hungering for the hurt.It was the first time since I'd Returned that I craved someone else's energy.Even at my lowest point,those last moments in the Everneath,I'd never felt a need for it.Until now.Until I was faced with emotions this strong. He tilted his head toward me,and I jerked back. The taste in the air became bitter and sweet,a mixture of pain and longing. "Tell me you remember," he said. "Please.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Everneath by Brodi Ashton, 2023
A protagonist experiences a visceral craving for another’s pain, blurring lines between empathy and self‑destruction, highlighting how intense emotions can become addictive.
In simple terms: He craves another’s suffering as a source of feeling.
Recognize when empathy turns into self‑harm.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- intimate encounters
- trauma recovery
- self‑awareness
- seeking connection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this craving reveal about his sense of self?
- How can one seek connection without harming oneself?
The craving may stem from unresolved trauma, not genuine love.