Oh, my God. It hit me like a tsunami then: how perfect he was for me, how he was everything I could possibly hope for, as a friend, boyfriend - maybe even more. He was it for me. There would be no more looking. I really, really loved him, with a whole new kind of love I'd never felt before, something that made every other kind of love I'd ever felt just seem washed out and wimpy in comparison. I loved him with every cell in my body, every thought in my head, every feather in my wings, every breath in my lungs. And air sacs.
James PattersonI learnt to love reading. And then I started scribbling stories, and I liked that even more.
James PattersonDonโt ever leave me again,โ I said in a tiny voice. I wonโt,โ he promised into my hair, sounding most un-Fang-like. โI wonโt. Not ever.โ And just like that, a cold shard of ice that had been inside my chest ever since weโd split up-well, it just disappeared. I felt myself relax for the first time in I donโt known how long. The wind was chilly, but the sun was bright, and my whole flock was together. Fang and I were together. Excuse me? Iโm alive too.โ Iggyโs plaintive voice made me pull back.
James PattersonDear God," said Nudge under her breath, "I want real parents. But I want them to want me too. I want them to love me. I already love them. Please see what you can do. Thanks very much. Love, Nudge." Okay, so I'm not saying we were pros at this or anything. (Max thoughts)
James PattersonAll genders?' whispered Nudge. 'Aren't there just the two' I shrugged. 'No idea. Maybe they've created others.
James PattersonMax, you're acting like a child, the Voice said. You're above rebelling against your fate just to rebel. You've got a date with destiny. Don't be late." I brushed some hair out of my eyes. Is that a movie quote? Or is it an actual date? I don't remember destiny asking me. I never even gave destiny my phone number.
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