So she searches for light, only to realize it's in her, like an ember equipped to ignite.

But I trusted him once and I decide to do it again. I just pray to God he doesn’t shove me down and break me, because I’m already in too many pieces and I just don’t know how much more breaking I can take.

When it all comes down to it, it’s just me and her against the world. Always has been.

Always ask for the truth. Just make sure the time is right.

Don't be sorry, Callie,' he says with a heavy-hearted sigh. 'You have your own sad story.

Okay, I'm going to be completely honest here." I take a deep breath, because what I'm about to say is very real and more honest than I've ever been. "I don't want to be awayfrom you for that long.

How can you want to touch me after what I did?" "How can I ever not want to touch you?