I steeled myself for the next response. I knew it was going to be one of the Zen life lessons. [...] Instead he kissed me.

I need you,ʺ said Lissa. ʺI hear that from women a lot,ʺ said Adrian.

Rose only hangs out with guys and psychopaths," said Mia. "Well," he said cheerfully, "since I'm both a psychopath and a guy, that would explain why we're such good friends.

He was hiding from his problems in a bottle, something that went against every piece of my nature. Me? I couldnʹt let my problems win without a fight.

Seth moved behind me, his presence steady and reassuring. Waiting to catch me, even though I refused to fall just yet.

I set off, off to kill the man I love.

I don’t know, Sage. You threw yourself in the line of pepper spray for me. You must like me just a little bit.” “I— I figured it’d be a shame to ruin your pretty face,” I stammered.