The uniform enhanced his athletic body, and my thoughts drifted to how magnificent he would look with his uniform puddled around his feet.

I doubt I would ever be missed. Noted absent, charged delinquent, reprimanded but never missed.

The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to avoid making difficult decisions. There was always a choice.

Rand rubbed his hands over his face. His anger had dissipated. “I’m sorry, Yelena. I was backed into a corner and I couldn’t get out without hurting someone.

No hope, is worse than fear.

I never said it would be easy. Giving up is easy.

I did what any good rat would do. I bit down on the guard's hand until I tasted blood.