And you still love Marc?" "More than I can even explain. He's my rockโstrong and steady, and ready for anything. He knows what I need before I know it, and he pushes me to work harder, and look deeper, and be better. He challenges me, and infuriates me, and he lights me on fire, deep in my soul. And he has never, ever let me down. Sometimes it feels like he's the only thing keeping my heart beating. I love him so much that it feels like I'm dying a little bit every day that he won't smile at me. Or touch me.
Rachel VincentThen strong, warm arms wrapped around me from behind. "I've got you," Tod whispered in my ear.
Rachel VincentHang on, Pa, don't reach for yer shotgun just yet," I said, grinning over the protective streak I found funny, when there wasn't actually anything to shelterme from. "We were just circlin' the wagons, not having an orgy." My dad suddenly looked like he might be sick. "Please don't ever say that word again." "Wagons?
Rachel VincentSo could we please not mob the three-thousand-plus-year-old reaper like tweens at a boy-band concert?
Rachel VincentHow does Parkerโs body compare with yours โ Great. A pop quiz I thought recognizing his transition into lecture mode. โHow does Parkerโs body compare with mine Hmm.โ I gave Parker a quick theatrical once-over and he smiled clearly catching on to my line of thought. โNice legs and killer biceps. But I have better boobs. No question.
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