That’s when she’d learned that male egos and fruit had a lot in common: Both bruised easily.

A soul is forged in the fires of adversity, not comfort.

Wow! It's like magic! she exclaimed. Simon shook his head. "It's God's love. That's stronger than any magic." - The Demon Trapper's Daughter

Adults always acted like they could fix everything. But they can't. And they know it.

Riley. How bad has it been?" "Just fabulous. The demonic kitten really made my night.

I'll be there for ya, girl. No matter what. Beck took a deep breath and released it slowly. He had to stay strong for her, make the tough decisions. It was best that Paul's daughter never know how he felt about her. There'd be less hurt that way, for both of them. Just keep her safe, God. I can settle for that.

Simon had been all lined up and he’d managed to throw away the best girl he’d ever meet. “What a dumbass,” Beck muttered. “No way I’d have done that.