I didn't drown. I didn't break.

-"You won't like me if I'm cruel." -"I don't like you now." -"We don't lie." -"I'm mortal, Irial. I can lie all I want to.

I’ve never loved anyone the way I love you,” he whispered. “Lucky them.

I didn't drown. I didn't break.

You already gave me forever, Aislinn. I'm asking for a chance at right now.

I need to check in with Seth before I--" he burrowed his face into the side of her neck, his breath almost painfully warm on her throat--"give in to my unconscionable desire to put my hands on you properly.

Sleep well, and stay where I put you.