“Regrets will eat you alive if you let them. You gotta outrun them. Find something in the now.” — Annabeth Albert Inspirational attitude Copy Share Image
“What the hell? In my time away from the scene, apparently I’d gotten fucking trendy.” — Annabeth Albert Time Copy Share Image
“You’re getting a new roommate. Now be nice. I’ve heard stories about you.” She wagged a finger at him. Ben” — Annabeth Albert Roommate Copy Share Image
“Please don’t let me hurt him. Maddox made that wish even knowing it was impossible. “Wish” — Annabeth Albert Wish Copy Share Image
“But we could probably find something for you to smash.” Like my heart. Ben” — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“The crankiest not-a-couple has made up. It’s a beautiful day.” — Annabeth Albert Beautiful day Copy Share Image
“So I think you should. Date, that is.” “And this is what? Practice?” — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“We’ll go to Napa. I’ll be a better friend. A better man. Just don’t die on me. Maddox’s” — Annabeth Albert Better man Copy Share Image
“Vanessa helped Maddox get situated on a tall stool with his guitar. And then...Maddox created magic. There was no other word for… — Annabeth Albert Guitar Maddox Copy Share Image
“I pushed you into something you didn’t want—” “Didn’t say that,” Maddox mumbled. “I’m an adult. I stayed. And I’m not denying… — Annabeth Albert Maddox Mumbled Copy Share Image
“Well, being a porn star would break my mama’s heart.” His laugh was even warmer than the soup. I kicked him under… — Annabeth Albert Laugh Copy Share Image
“So he hadn’t kicked the guy out and he’d proceeded to have the worst sex of his life. And for the first… — Annabeth Albert First time Copy Share Image
“No. I mean...I think you should date. Date me. We should date.” Maddox dropped the fork, and his jaw followed it on… — Annabeth Albert Date Copy Share Image
“Transport got in sooner than we thought.” Still in uniform, Ben sounded exhausted and looked worse, dark circles under his eyes. But… — Annabeth Albert Maddox Seen Copy Share Image
“Yeah.” His father looked away. “Couple days ago...they said he wasn’t going to make it. Parents flew down with the sister. What… — Annabeth Albert 48 hours Copy Share Image
“His skin felt raw, scrubbed too hard, and he wasn’t even wet yet. The rawness extended to his soul, made him feel… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“What else am I missing here? What’s in this for you?” “You.” Ben was honest for once, and it seemed to work,… — Annabeth Albert Relationship Copy Share Image
“Ben. My boyfriend.” Maddox’s neck was bright pink, blush spreading all the way up to his ears and cheeks as he grabbed… — Annabeth Albert Bright Pink Copy Share Image
“They’re fighting an infection in his leg. Trying to save it—save him. But you saved his life out there in the field,… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Mad?” Ben’s voice was soft and crept past the curtain, past Maddox’s melancholy. “You awake?” Maddox didn’t answer. Couldn’t answer. “So glad… — Annabeth Albert Scare Copy Share Image
“I’m trying here.” Ben leaned forward, all earnest concentration. “You were my best friend, and I used that as a...shield, sort of.… — Annabeth Albert Best friend Copy Share Image
“This good?” Canaan reached for Maddox’s fly. “I wanna suck you off.” “He’s good at it. Let him.” Needing to be closer,… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Come meet my friends,” Maddox said when he approached. “Did you like the music?” “You were unbelievable,” Ben said truthfully. “And your… — Annabeth Albert Friendship Copy Share Image
“Apollo smiled widely as the orderlies transferred the guy to the bed, and Ben took a second glance. The guy was so… — Annabeth Albert Hazel eyes Copy Share Image
“I just don’t think dating’s going to make you as happy as you think. You could wait—” “Ben.” Maddox touched his arm… — Annabeth Albert Maddox Sighed Copy Share Image
“It wasn’t until Maddox said no that Ben realized that he’d wanted the repeat more than he’d wanted to get laid, and… — Annabeth Albert First time Copy Share Image
“I would though. I’d wait for you.” Ben’s eyes were serious as he held Maddox’s gaze. “I want to get this right… — Annabeth Albert Wait Copy Share Image
“But his joy back then didn’t hold a candle to the happiness welling up in his chest at the sight of Maddox,… — Annabeth Albert Bruised Copy Share Image
“And yeah, if he pushed past his black mood, he could maybe call this fun. Or at least the old him would… — Annabeth Albert Black Mood Copy Share Image
“Say a prayer for me, Preacher,” Ben said to Maddox, kneeling over him one last time. Then he did the only thing… — Annabeth Albert Last time Copy Share Image
“Fell.” Maddox was cold and wet, and had been only vaguely aware of Ben dragging him through the jungle. Bumpy. Ben pleading.… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“You said you want to date, right?” Ben sounded more than a little defensive. “Yeah...” Maddox was seriously struggling to keep up.” — Annabeth Albert Said Want Copy Share Image
“Now, with twilight dancing through the leaves of the jungle, the fact that Ben had never once kissed Maddox weighed heavily on… — Annabeth Albert Twilight Copy Share Image
“Last thing Ben wanted was to be pushed into the substance abuse and rehabilitation program when all he really had was a… — Annabeth Albert Substance abuse Copy Share Image
