How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
His sobs intensified. I felt myself weakening. It hurt my heart to hear him cry. But his tears were eternal; they'd never go away. (19.64)
Poor Luna always has to suffer alone. Even though Regan is always there for her, she can't always come to her aid—she's going to have to learn how to face the world by herself.
Quote #8
I wanted to go after Aly, but didn't know what to say to her. And I couldn't stand to see her cry. (23.80)
Luna's secret coming to light is hurting everyone—Regan, her parents, and even her best friend. But it's not Luna's fault. People just have to learn to accept her for who she is, even if they wanted someone different.
Quote #9
No, it would only cause him more pain when he found out the truth. And he didn't need any more hurt in his life. No more lies. (23.83)
All this lying has been destroying Luna's life and sense of self. Now that she's committed to transitioning, she's also committed to being honest in every way.