This is the strange way of the world, that people who simply want to love are instead forced to become warriors.

Julian said the world was evil and horrible – remember? But then he proved himself that it wasn’t

You don’t want me to feel obligated? Well, I’m sorry, Lily. I am herebecause I feel obligated.” He brought her hand to his chest, pressing herpalm flat against his rapidly thumping pulse. “I’m obligated by...

Stop kidding me, angel!

If I weren’t out of my mind at this second, I would’ve sworn he nuzzled my temple.

They couldn’t have known that even this was a lie—that we never really choose, not entirely. We are always being pushed and squeezed down one road or another. We have no choice but to step...

I’m with Julian,” I say at last. This, after all, is what I have chosen.