Still, I hate them. But, of course, I hate almost everybody now. Myself more than anyone.

Winning the Games will make you famous, losing will mean death.

Don't want that, do they?” She throws back her head and shouts, “Whole country in rebellion? Wouldn't want anything like that!

Impulsively, I lean forward and kiss him, stopping his word. This is probably overdue anyway since he’s right, we are supposed to be madly in love.

It's the first gift that's always the hardest to pay back.

Whatever it takes to break you.

I take his hand, holding on tightly, preparing for the cameras, and dreading the moment when I will finally have to let go.