“As our kissing progresses, I don’t care that our tryst seems raunchy and wrong. I don’t care that I’m at school, in the boy’s bathroom. I don’t care that to most people this would seem cheap, dirty, and despicable. The… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“My hands are in his hair and his arms wrap around my waist tighter. I know what Henry does to me. I’m space bound. A rocket about to blast off. And I want Henry to send me to the moon.” — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“They told me the drugs would take away the pain. They told me the drugs would help me sleep. They are wrong. The pain… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“When I arrived at Oakhill, I didn't think I was that far gone. I didn't think that the screw inside my head was that loose. But it is. And there isn't a screwdriver around anywhere to tighten it. I’m sure I had all my screws when I came here. But this place… This place will take things from you. This… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share
“I can’t promise that I’ll be able to give you everything you deserve, Adelaide.” He gazes deep into my eyes and his fingers skim my cheeks, tucking strand of black behind my ears. “But I can promise you that I’ll try.” Yes. We both have issues. And I know that if we want to overcome all of our issues the… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share
“I would have, Damien! I would have! I would have rather died a thousand painful, torturous deaths than watch you die one! I would have given up anything to go back to that day and relive it!” Damien takes a step back as I run shaky fingers through my hair. I lower my voice and cry, “When you died, I… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share
“Don’t you think I’m just as fucked up as you are? I might even be worse.” He pulls me closer and tightens his grip around me. “All I know is that you, Hadlee Flax, are different than any other girl I’ve ever met and I’m willing to give this my all. Yes, we’ve both got issues. We’re both mentally and… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share
“Beauty is only skin deep but evil cuts straight through the soul.” — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“I would change the way humans interpreted the word vampire, forever.” — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“Maybe I’m stupid. Maybe I’m just as evil as he is by keeping my mouth shut. But he told me once that I was… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“For a moment, I’m captivated. He’s seducing me with his eyes. A nervous flutter swims through my stomach. I can feel my heartbeat in… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“There’s a part of me wishes that Daddy would sleep his life away. A part of me that hopes that after all these years his drinking will finally catch up to him. That one day he’ll just go to bed and never wake up. But who am I kidding with that dream? It’s the people like Daddy, the wicked ones… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share
“He doesn't care that I cuss like a trucker. He doesn't care that I hate dressing up. Or that I don't look like someone… — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
“A good book will pull you in from the beginning and take you on a journey you'll never forget.” — Lauren Hammond Copy Share Image
