What? Don’t you want a girl who can talk dirty to you?”His look only hardens. “No, Lucy. I’m serious. I won’t tolerate that from you.” He doesn’t look away and I feel that heat in...

This free will business is a bit terrifying anyway. It’s almost pleasanter to obey, and make the most of it.

I’m the answer to her pain. She’s my answer for the need for it.

I’m silenced by his right hand cupping my chin and ear, his left hand flattening against my ribs as he gently pushes me back against the wall. I can feel the brick pressing into my...

I’ve never felt remorse before. It’s disgusting.

A lot can happen in a heartbeat though. Even a really fast one. Lives crumble in a heartbeat. Promises are lost in a heartbeat.