reading is the soul's salvation

You will be my downfall, Riley Blackthorne.

Don't start,” he warned. “What?” she said, grinning. “I'm sure all the big, bad trappers have a bun-bun in their houses.

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

She knew what he had in mind. He'll propose in Scotland on my birthday. There was no doubt as to what her answer would be.

He pulled her into a tight embrace. There was the sting of tears on her cheeks, but they weren't hers. He kissed the top of her head and murmured something. She didn't hear what he'd said, but that didn't matter. He was alive. Riley wanted to stay in his arms, but...

Ya hafta be there for Beck. He only has you." Riley sighed. "I'll get the car.