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Gaze Quote by Leigh Bardugo

“There will be nothing left,' I whispered. 'No," he said gently as he folded me in his arms. He pressed a kiss to the top of my hair. 'I will strip away all that you know, all that you love, until you have no other shelter but me.” quote by Leigh Bardugo
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““There will be nothing left,' I whispered. 'No," he said gently as he folded me in his arms. He pressed a kiss to the top of my hair. 'I will strip away all that you know, all that you love, until you have no other shelter but me.””

Leigh Bardugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2015

A lover promises total devotion, erasing all other attachments to become the sole refuge.

In simple terms: Total devotion erases other bonds.

Key Takeaway

Embrace exclusive intimacy cautiously.

Themes

love devotion possessiveness

Mood

intense conflicted

Type

romantic dramatic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • co‑dependency
  • emotional vulnerability

Key Concepts

psychology attachment identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you fear losing yourself in love?
  • How can one balance intimacy with self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective

Such total surrender can erase personal boundaries and autonomy.

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