[Riley] slapped his hands to his face and then dropped them as if in surrender. 'I always say the wrong thing around you. Look, can we start over?' Over?" Yes. Over. Wipe the board clean.' But I would have to go back to hating you and not trusting you' I said Oh, well don't do that.' He paused and chewed his lip. 'Does that mean you like and trust me now?' " - Riley and Trella
Maria V. SnyderMy mindโs screaming went unvoiced. Logic grabbed the panic and wrestled it to the ground.
Maria V. SnyderRand rubbed his hands over his face. His anger had dissipated. โIโm sorry, Yelena. I was backed into a corner and I couldnโt get out without hurting someone.
Maria V. SnyderLiving is a risk," I snapped at him. "Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you're taking that risk and to not get out of bed clutching illusions of safety.
Maria V. SnyderYou asked how I can be so calm. I don't have time not to be. I would like to grieve and worry and carry on, but that doesn't achieve results.
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