“Heard you had to give a tour today,” Will says as if he’s reading my mind. “Smart of Pioneer to send you to do it—not that I’m glad he did, but I’m sure it made it hard for that guy… — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share
“It was nice to meet you,” I say loudly in a more formal tone than I used when we were alone. And then I surprise myself, lean closer to him and whisper something I know I shouldn’t. “You know, my family’s assigned to the next supply run into town this Saturday.” I can’t quite look at him afterward. What am… — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share
“This target looks relatively unharmed,” Pioneer finally says. “Why?” Will opens his mouth to speak, but Pioneer shushes him with one glance. “My question was directed at Lyla.” His eyes bore into me, searing my skin. Why can’t I shoot right like everyone else? There’s no answer that I can give that’ll make him understand, when I don’t even understand… — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share
“If you really love someone, you have to be prepared to do what’s necessary to help them learn and grow, even if it’s painful… — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share Image
“Heard you had to give a tour today,” Will says as if he’s reading my mind. “Smart of Pioneer to send you to do it—not that I’m glad he did, but I’m sure it made it hard for that guy to see anything around here besides you.” “You’re crazy.” My cheeks flush. “No, just honest,” he says, and kisses my… — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share
“I can’t believe you’re actually on board, Mr. Consummate Rule Follower.” Will pretends to look wounded. “Are you saying I’m uptight?” “No, just boring,” Marie answers for me. “That’s unfair,” Will says with a look of mock hurt on his face. “I follow the rules that make sense. The ones that keep us safe. But an hour or two by… — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share
“If a sky this dark can still be peppered with so much light, maybe this world can be too.” — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share Image
“It comes down to whether or not you’re ready to die today. I’m not. If the world ends, we can’t fight it, but we… — Amy Christine Parker Copy Share Image
