You think I need to be rescued?" "I think it doesn't hurt to let someone else do the rescuing every now and then, when your own armor starts to get banged up.

Regret couldn't fix what he's broken. Apologies couldn't bring back what he's lost. What we'd lost.

...sometimes compassion is the greater part of honor.

I have choices," I insisted, refusing to break eye contact. "We both do. I may have to make mine carefully, and make a few compromises along the way, but I have a choice. I choose you.

Lit majors are not known for watching where they're going; most of us walk with our eyes in a book instead of on the path ahead.

So, did the costume come with a condom, or is that sold separately?

I’m glad you think so. I’ve always considered my sense of humor to be largely underappreciated, so it’s nice to finally meet a fan.