“But you know what?" Neil said before the reporters could respond. "That's petty.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I don't believe you," Neil said. "I can't prove it, but I know I'm right.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“And you, Neil? Are you all right?" "I'm fine," Neil said, and Renee didn't push it.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Leverett stepped in front of him. "You got lucky." "You're getting slow," Neil said.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I'm not," Neil said through the stones in his throat. "I'm Nathaniel.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Hey," Neil said, or thought he said. He didn't recognize his own voice. "Andrew. Andrew, are you—” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Here's some honesty," Neil said. "I don't like you, and I don't trust you." "It's mutual," Andrew said. "That doesn't change anything.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I got these in a fight," Neil said. "Why would Andrew do this to me?" "Uh, you don't know,” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Then don't trust 'Neil'," Neil said. "Trust me." "Oh, but who are you? Do you have a name?" "If you need one,… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“He will break you." "He wishes he knew how," Neil said. "Trust me. I promise I'll come back, and when I do… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Renee looked to Neil and said, "What do you need from us, Neil?" It didn't take much thought. "Everything I needed, you… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I thought you didn't want to leave." "I don't want to," Neil said. "What would it take to make you stay?" The” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I can take care of myself," Neil said. "Watch me beam with pride. It's not your job to take care of yourself… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Neil said. "I'm not afraid of you." "That's why you're so interesting," Andrew said. "How aggravating." He sounded amused, not annoyed, so… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Last year you wanted to live. Now you seem hell-bent on getting killed. If I felt like playing another round with you… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“You have to let him go." "Oh," Andrew said, as if this was news to him. "Do I?" "You'll lose him if… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“It had been nine months since Riko Moriyama and Kevin Day stood in the same room together, nine months since Riko destroyed Kevin's hand,… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Neil looked down at the key in his hand. "Home," he whispered, needing to hear it aloud. It was a foreign concept to him,… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“His smile was small and fierce as he leaned forward into Neil's space. "Remember this feeling. This is the moment you stop being the… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Can you believe it?" he asked, amazed. "We are such hot shit sometimes!” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I got these in a fight," Neil said. "Why would Andrew do this to me?" "Uh, you don't know,” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“The master wants to salvage you. He's going to sign you to the Raven lineup in spring. So long as you keep quiet and… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“UT is second-ranked, and they have been second in their region for the past five years.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Technically a team could lose both games and still advance, but that hadn't happened in years.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Round one: southeast versus southwest." Wymack picked up his clipboard and skimmed the top page. "Odd-ranked teams play on Thursdays this year, so we've… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Kevin's not allowed to drive your car but Renee is?" Neil asked. "It's fun telling Kevin no," Andrew said with a wicked grin.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“He looked for his racquet first and was relieved to find it right where he left it. On the heels of relief was confusion… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
