“Hey Kate, you coming to our show Friday night?" He leaned in close and touched my shoulder. "The guys would love to see you there." "Yes. Yes, the guys would indeed." Carter rolled his eyes and smirked. I held back… — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
“She smiled thoughtfully. “I think Jackson was like a lost puppy. He needed purpose, someone to believe in him and love him despite his bullshit. But he didn’t have that, so he just went around humping everyone’s leg and peeing everywhere. Then you came along and he thought he found that owner that would give him that purpose—something that would… — Rachael Wade Copy Share
“When it was just you and your fight to live, the only thing that mattered was time. Time was the only thing reminding you to propel forward and find your next meal, the next roof over your head, or those few hours of crucial sleep, because your days were numbered and they wouldn’t stop for anyone, no matter how rich,… — Rachael Wade Copy Share
“I came to the sobering realization that I was not making it out of here alive, no matter what. I was bruised and bloodied in mind and body, surrounded by the most literal interpretation of monsters, and a final nail in the coffin--I was in love with one of them. The love and loss alone would kill me, if not… — Rachael Wade Copy Share
“I hoped Tia was different. Easier to manage for people like me, who didn’t naturally jive with the little tykes. I’d only met her… — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
“It was amazing the things you could bring yourself to do when you felt insecure, when you were out to protect your heart. You… — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
“My guitar's name was Liz. As in, short for Elizabeth, Queen of England. She was a lady. Don't judge.” — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
“I was fiercely aware that the instant his mouth touched mine, I was no longer my own. He would love me or break me,… — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
“Gavin turned us to face Josh, a satisfied grin springing up when he noticed the condition of Josh’s clothes. “Thanks for the last-minute invitation, man.” Josh chuckled, patting Gavin on the shoulder. “Shall I do the honors, Mr. Suave?” “Sure thing, Frodo Baggins. By the way, I hear the Shire has impeccable dinner parties this time of year.” The corners… — Rachael Wade Copy Share
“This was our rhythm, our worship: give and take, gift and receive, honor and entrust. Making love to this man wasn’t just an expression… — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
“Gavin, I never thought you’d be the irrational one in this relationship, but I’m happy to report that you’ve just thoroughly shocked me.” He rolled to his side to lean on his arm, keeping my hand resting on his chest, buried underneath his shirt. “I know. My timing is impeccable.” He smirked, letting his hungry gaze drift over my body.… — Rachael Wade Copy Share
“We could stay. You could sleep it off and we can still go to Disney with everyone tomorrow. Don’t you want to go to… — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
“I looked around the room, at everyone who inhabited the space, person and monster, slave and master, aware we were in the madness together,… — Rachael Wade Copy Share Image
