“A peaceful moment, to imagine being the only human presence among untamed nature, but Katherine’s aching absence kept it from being perfect. Every step Layla took toward the west coast felt like a step away from the woman who’d inspired… — B.C. Burgess Copy Share Image
“She stood naked on the edge of a cliff, towering over a gray ocean, waves crashing below as wind whistled through the forest behind… — B.C. Burgess Copy Share Image
“She flashed it at him. “May we do some more?” “We can do whatever you want,” he agreed, sweeping her hair from her flushed… — B.C. Burgess Copy Share Image
“Layla. You’ve overcome so many obstacles in your short life already. If anyone can do this with grace and dignity, it’s you. It’ll be… — B.C. Burgess Copy Share Image
“A peaceful moment, to imagine being the only human presence among untamed nature, but Katherine’s aching absence kept it from being perfect. Every step… — B.C. Burgess Copy Share Image
“Layla tried to maintain eye contact, but couldn’t. “You’re not used to compliments,” he concluded. “No,” she confessed, looking back up. “Not ones like… — B.C. Burgess Copy Share Image