Oh, I'm sorry," Chubs said, 'apparently the middle of my sentence interrupted the beginning of yours. Do continue.

Ruby, I lied before. I would have run. —CG

I used to dream about turning back time, about reclaiming the things I'd lost and the person I used to be.

You can destroy a factory, and they'll build another. But once you destroy a life, that's it. You never get that person back.

No part of you is dark or ugly,' I said sharply, squeezing his hand. 'Not to me, not ever. Do you understand?

So help me God,” I said slowly, clearly, when Cate looked up at me. “If you go back on your word, I will tear you apart. And I won’t stop, not ever, until I’ve destroyed your life and the lives of every single person in this organization. Believe me, you may not always keep your promises, but I do.

We'll just have to try to make better mistakes tomorrow.