“I love you. There hasn't been a single day in the last 15 years that I haven't regretted not telling you when I had a chance.” — Katherine Allred Copy Share Image
“That was also the year I discovered Boys. Or maybe I should say they discovered me. By then I knew what they wanted and… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“To my surprise, Nick reached under his shirt and pulled out the half-heart pendant. With his gaze fixed on mine, he slid the chain… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“He always was someone. Because the core of the sweet gum tree never changes. Like Nick, the deep red wood stays true to its… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“Do you want to know the real reason I came back, Alix?” It was because of you. You’re my roots. Wherever you are would… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“Life isn't kind, and we rarely get what we want out of it. We do the best we can, and we keep putting one… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“God, I can’t lose you again.” His whisper was harsh, filled with pain. “Not now, when I’ve waited so long to hold you. I… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“There's a part of everyone that needs to be taken care of. Denying it exists doesn't change the truth, it only makes you very… — Katherine allred Copy Share
“You don’t have to be scared anymore, Abby. We’ll figure something out, I promise. We’re in this together.” — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“You haven't stopped smiling since you came in." "You want me to yell?" "No, no," Buddy hastily assured him. "You just keep right on… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“The idea of him making love to anyone else sent a shaft of pain straight through my middle. “You better wait on me, damn… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“...while I was vowing to save Nick, he had taken on the job of being my protector and staunchest defender” — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“But there are more kinds of hurt than physical ones, hurts that run ever deeper and leave bigger scars, and not even Nick could… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“I’m sorry, Nick,” I whispered, slipping his pendant from my neck. “I didn’t know what else to do.” — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“Nick? Have you ever…” ”No.” He lifted his head again, studied me. “I’ve thought about it, but it never seemed right.” The idea of… — Katherine Allred Copy Share
“I love you”, he whispered. “You’ll have the words every day for the rest of our lives.” — Katherine Allred Copy Share
