But there was another, secret Ruby. This one was as thin as a wisp of air, and had struggled for so long just to be. This was the one that Liam carried with him, without knowing. The one that would ride in his back pocket, whisper words of encouragement, tell him he was born to chase the light.

I can't do this anymore," I cried, "Why won't you just leave me alone?" Because you would never leave me.

Nope," he whispered, when I tried to tug it away. "Mine now.

I don't want to just see someone's face; I want to know his shadow, too. —Jude

Ghosts don't haunt people--their memories do.

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

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