“Fear tugs at me and I'm falling. I grab at the mattress, dig in with my fingers, flop onto my stomach, hold tight. Press my face into the pillow so hard it hurts. The quilt twists like it wants to… — Rachel M. Wilson Copy Share Image
“Fear tugs at me and I'm falling. I grab at the mattress, dig in with my fingers, flop onto my stomach, hold tight. Press… — Rachel M. Wilson Copy Share Image
“Peter's not cocky. Peter's a nerd, ' Drew says. 'I know! Where does he get off being nerdy and full of himself? It's like… — Rachel M. Wilson Copy Share Image
“And even if he weren't, a person can't hold on to another person forever. At some point, their muscles give out, or the authorities… — Rachel M. Wilson Copy Share Image
“When we locked eyes, the ease of his stare and the welcome of a smile made me feel like one of two fixed points… — Rachel M. Wilson Copy Share Image
“Dad used to read to me before bed when I was little, and if we heard the whistle, Dad would say, 'A train's coming… — Rachel M. Wilson Copy Share Image
“We were lovers,' he says dramatically. 'I was very convincing.' Livia giggles and reaches up to stroke his hair. Hank pretends not to notice… — Rachel M. Wilson Copy Share Image
