One should not seek those who do not wish to be found.

Instead of fearing the future, I should live and enjoy the present, she told herself.

Remember all fairy tales end at some point.

Do not cry for me, Azrael. Do not waste your tears. You made your decision. And this is mine. Sacrifice seems to be my destiny. A funny thing for a selfish man, isn't it? They always called me weak back then.

She nodded... and was about to turn away. Then, as if she thought better of it, she reached out and grabbed his arm. "Jack." "Yes?" "I. . ." she faltered. She knew what she wanted to tell him, but she couldn't bring herself to say the words. It turned out she didn't have to. Jack put a hand to his heart and nodded. "I feel the same way about you.

She could not trust herself to hope—but without hope, she realized, she had no reason to go on.

The more things change, the more they stay different.