I'd worried that letting her get too close would break me. Unfortunately, I'd worried about that a little too late. Because I was broken. The Cage I was before Eva no longer existed. As much as I didn't want to admit it, I'd fallen in love with her. I'd allowed someone in and she hadn't want me. I hadn't been good enough. I never was.

You said everything I needed to hear. I'm hooked now. You have me. What are you going to do with me?

You proved to be worthy of my devotion. Of Death’s...love

Okay. If you want to do this thing with Marcus then fine. I’ll take it and deal with it. But when he hurts you. When he lets you down, I’ll be here. My arms are always open for you to run into. I want you happy and if you think this asshole will make you happy then fine. You need to live a little too. I can’t protect you from everything, but I can be here to hold you when he breaks your heart.

Inside I knew he was meant to be the guy that taught me about life. Even if he broke my heart eventually.

death had just shred a tear

I needed, I needed...you." "Don't tell me you need me." "But I can't help it. I do