“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 he lives in some kind of alterna-world where nerds are cool.' 'He does,' Drew says smiling… — 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
