Baby," she says in a harsh whisper, "in this world, lots of people will try to grind you down. They need you to be small so they can be big. You let them think whatever they want, but you make sure you get yours. You get yours.
Holly BlackShe was the epic crush of my childhood. She was the tragedy that made me look inside myself and see my corrupt heart. She was my sin and my salvation, come back from the grave to change me forever. Again. Back then, when she sat on my bed and told me she loved me, I wanted her as much as I have ever wanted anything.
Holly BlackYou better get over here with my car,โ Grandad says. โBefore I call the cops and tell them you stole it.โ โSorry,โ I say contritely. Then the rest of what he said sinks in and I laugh. โWait, did you just threaten me with calling the police? Because that Iโd like to see.
Holly Black