But you didn't need me, did you? You'd already got yourself to safety." "Sometimes, I sleep better knowing you . . . and Niall . . ." She faltered. "Love you from a safe distance," he finished. "Yes.

Seth gave her that: a private space to believe in the illusion of normalcy.

You say potato; I say potahto..." I say integrity; you say deceit.

Going backwards is never an option.

I eventually realized that good things wouldnt happen to me if I didnt make the right choices.

Some things are more important than safety.

Hold me? If you still want to, I mean." She looked away. "Everyday"--then he was there, lifting her into his arms, holding her like she was fragile and precious--"I want to hold you every day. Nothing will ever change that.