I’ve met nearly every woman in this room, and I can’t think of one who would make a better friend. I’d be glad to have you stay." My relief was inexpressible. "Do you think," Maxon asked, "That I could still call you ‘my dear’?" "Not a chance." I whispered.
Kiera CassAmerica Singer, you get back here." He ran in front of me, wrapping an arm around my waist as we stood, chest to chest. "Tell me," he whispered. I pinched my lips together. "Fine, then I shall have to rely on other means of communication." Without any warning, he kissed me.
Kiera CassWhen we died, no one would know, and that fraction of a moment that was so important to who we were would be gone.
Kiera CassThe Angeles air was quiet, and for a while I laid still, listening to the sound of Maxon breathing.
Kiera Cass