“Much were bent over in laughter. I pushed him, and he rolled to the floor without my intended insult. “Come off it!” I stamped my foot. “What’s so funny?” John asked, coming over in the middle of eating an apple.… — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share Image
“You have to stay safe, Scar. Maybe it's your bits in a dress and maybe it's just you, but I'm awful fond of something… — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share Image
“I know what it is to look at your past, and see nothing more than your mistakes” — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share Image
“He takes the guilt and responsibility that others can't. John takes the punches. I just take the hunger, and most times it feels like… — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share Image
“To me, true love is about finding someone who not only sees and accepts your demons but also is willing to step up and… — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share Image
“Rob's breath were pushing over my ear, his chest puffing up underneath me. His heart were beating so close to my own that it… — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share Image
“Never would I have a man saying what or who were best for me, and that were all there were to it.” — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share Image
“We do what we do because there's something we can do about it. Things like 'how long' and 'what if' aren't part of that. It's about the hope, not the horror." Thoughts of London welled up in my pipes but I kept going. "And for that matter, you know all about the horrors, just like I do, just like John… — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share
“You are my whole heart, Scarlet. And this is breaking it.' My heart cracked open and clear dropped out of me. My mouth opened, and I looked round me and stamped my foot. 'Does this look like a good time to tell me that, you damn stupid boy?' I meant to sound mean but my voice wobbled. 'Now?' He gave… — A.C. Gaughen Copy Share
