“Regrets will eat you alive if you let them. You gotta outrun them. Find something in the now.” — Annabeth Albert Inspirational attitude Copy Share Image
“And yeah, if he pushed past his black mood, he could maybe call this fun. Or at least the old him would… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Rogers and Zinger hustling, and they hadn’t been kidding about pain. His leg throbbed at the move, a deep ache that felt… — Annabeth Albert Pain Copy Share Image
“Vanessa helped Maddox get situated on a tall stool with his guitar. And then...Maddox created magic. There was no other word for… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“I shouldn’t have to tell you to use your words not your fists, right?” “Right,” Ben agreed even though decking Maddox had… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“You’re getting a new roommate. Now be nice. I’ve heard stories about you.” She wagged a finger at him. Ben” — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“But his joy back then didn’t hold a candle to the happiness welling up in his chest at the sight of Maddox,… — Annabeth Albert Happiness Copy Share Image
“Then do it. Do this thing with me. For real.” For keeps. That wish he kept tight inside his chest, not ready… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“The crankiest not-a-couple has made up. It’s a beautiful day.” — Annabeth Albert Beautiful day Copy Share Image
“But instead of the electronics, he found lube, condoms, and a modest dildo, all neatly side-by-side, no clutter for Maddox’s toy drawer.… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Say a prayer for me, Preacher,” Ben said to Maddox, kneeling over him one last time. Then he did the only thing… — Annabeth Albert Last time Copy Share Image
“But we could probably find something for you to smash.” Like my heart. Ben” — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Apollo smiled widely as the orderlies transferred the guy to the bed, and Ben took a second glance. The guy was so… — Annabeth Albert Hazel eyes Copy Share Image
“Come meet my friends,” Maddox said when he approached. “Did you like the music?” “You were unbelievable,” Ben said truthfully. “And your… — Annabeth Albert Friendship Copy Share Image
“You think about me ever?” Ben’s eyes were intent on Maddox. All the time. Even when I knew I shouldn’t. The confession… — Annabeth Albert Time Copy Share Image
“What else am I missing here? What’s in this for you?” “You.” Ben was honest for once, and it seemed to work,… — Annabeth Albert Relationship Copy Share Image
“Mad?” Ben’s voice was soft and crept past the curtain, past Maddox’s melancholy. “You awake?” Maddox didn’t answer. Couldn’t answer. “So glad… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“But you didn’t try it with Maddox. The inner voice refused to shut up. That could be you. Someone to text. Someone… — Annabeth Albert Inner voice Copy Share Image
“And he’s still fighting the infection. But he’s kept the leg. His surgical team is absolutely top-notch—I’m impressed.” — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Oh man.” Ben scooted back up the bed to lie next to Maddox. “That was seriously hot.” “Yeah, it was.” Maddox was… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Well, being a porn star would break my mama’s heart.” His laugh was even warmer than the soup. I kicked him under… — Annabeth Albert Porn star Copy Share Image
“So I think you should. Date, that is.” “And this is what? Practice?” — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“They’re fighting an infection in his leg. Trying to save it—save him. But you saved his life out there in the field,… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
“Fell.” Maddox was cold and wet, and had been only vaguely aware of Ben dragging him through the jungle. Bumpy. Ben pleading.… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
