I reach for Prim in the twilight, clamp my hand on her leg and pull myself over to her. Her voice remains steady as she croons to Buttercup. "It's all right, baby, it's all right. We'll be OK down there." My mother wraps her arms around us. I allow myself to feel young for a moment and rest my head on her shoulder.
Suzanne CollinsI swear if you cry, I'll kill you here and now.' Cinna just smiles. 'Had a damp morning?' 'You could wring me out.' I reply
Suzanne CollinsThat should have been my strategy! By the time Iโve worked through the emotions of surprise, admiration, anger, jealousy, and frustration, Iโm watching that reddish mane of hair disappear into the trees well out of shooting range.
Suzanne Collins