Every single day was just a box on the calendar that I could put a red X through; each one brought me closer to Lucas and to liberty.
Claudia GrayIs this what it means to die? Lucas thought. Because Iโm not scared of it anymore. Not if it means I finally get this close to you.
Claudia GrayYouโre strong enough to stand up to anyone. Smart enough to do anything you want. Donโt sell yourself short; donโt be afraid of what your new life is going to offer. Because I knowโif thereโs any justice in this world, good things are going to come to you. Better things than you ever dreamed.
Claudia GrayLucas should've run out of there that instant. Instead he stared at me through the glass and slowly unfolded his hand opposite mine so that our hands were pressed againts the pane of glass, fingers to fingers, palm to palm. We each move closer, so that our faces were only inches apart. Even with the stained glass, window between us, it felt as intimate as any kiss we'd shared.
Claudia Gray