“Kyle looked at the car floor. “Livia, if you’ve ever loved me, even a little, you’ll take me away from here. Please,… — Debra Anastasia Begging Copy Share Image
“Honestly, I only went first because I’m a little afraid of her.” “Everyone is.” Livia smiled.” — Debra Anastasia Afraid Copy Share Image
“You’re a nice girl, Livia. Love is sacred. Hold onto it. I know a lot at my age. Everything else fails you—money,… — Debra Anastasia Love Copy Share Image
“In the woods the three broken boys had bonded, bound together by punches they could not return. They survived together.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m so happy to see you. I love you so much. Thank you for waking up,” Livia spoke quickly but calmly, trying… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“As Livia parked her in the lobby, Bea offered a suggestion with her gentle hug. “You might want to go back and… — Debra Anastasia Gentle Hug Copy Share Image
“Hello, beautiful Livia," Blake answered. "How did you know it was me?" Livia saw her wide smile in the rear view mirror.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you can save someone’s whole world just by smiling at them. Kindness is one of those things that has immense value… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“Beckett moved quickly. In one motion he snagged the pen out of Kim’s scrub pocket, stepped back, and stabbed his forearm. The… — Debra Anastasia Stabbed Copy Share Image
“The glistening beauty of the rising moon illuminated Mouse’s bare chest and revealed a familiar tattoo with a music note, a cross,… — Debra Anastasia Beauty Copy Share Image
“In his head Beckett put the two of them in a big snow globe with glitter that he could shake when he… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“But as attractive as a tropical island alone with Eve might be, Beckett knew he could never go. He couldn’t be that… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Then one night Blake had saved them all. Blake made the old organ into a tool. You could see right into his… — Debra Anastasia Music Copy Share Image
“Why aren’t you fighting back?” Blake finally asked one night as Beckett lay on his bed. “I told you not to come… — Debra Anastasia Blake Said Copy Share Image
“Eve commanded her hostage to open the door and look calm. She didn’t turn around again, but Beckett knew what she’d done.… — Debra Anastasia Hostage Copy Share Image
“Beckett stood looming over Chris, letting the image of his brother’s chest being shocked in the night fill his mind. At his… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“But the things that were right about him I sort have been able to do for myself for a while now. His… — Debra Anastasia Like love Copy Share Image
“I hit the streets first. So I knew what we were in for. I’m not a smart guy, but I can read… — Debra Anastasia Last time Copy Share Image
“I prayed for you. Did you know that? Of course not. I’ve prayed for him to have someone like you since before… — Debra Anastasia Prayed Copy Share Image
“Daring to approach the brothers’ tension-filled embrace, Livia touched one of Beckett’s coiled arms. “Beckett.” She waited until his furious face turned… — Debra Anastasia Gaze Copy Share Image
“She watched with a crashing surge of pride as he reached up and pulled the mask off—he was in full sunlight. The… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Livia, I can’t get started if we can’t finish. I can’t trust myself to stop.” Livia smiled at his concern and grabbed… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“No one else would dare interrupt Blake’s playing, but Beckett scooped him into a bear hug and pounded him on the back.… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Peeked Copy Share Image
“Am I the star in this story or you?” Blake wrinkled his nose and chuckled. “Was that a bad analogy? I meant… — Debra Anastasia Astronomy Copy Share Image
“Mouse of Billy from the good ol’ days of getting the crap tortured out of him every day. Merkin would die a… — Debra Anastasia Every day Copy Share Image
“Of course Chris. Please. Captain Romance back there wants to inject himself into you like a vaccine.” — Debra Anastasia Romance Wants Copy Share Image
“Blake Hartt, I choose you. I deserve you. I want you.” Livia proved it by kissing his cold lips until they were… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“This is it, Beck. This is the hardest part of loving someone: not being with them when you want to be. It's… — Debra Anastasia Bad taste Copy Share Image
“Emily was so excited she forgot. She was so happy she made a mistake and said, “Thank you so much, Mommy!” — Debra Anastasia Failure Copy Share Image
“Mouse shook his head and locked eyes with Beckett. “He can make fun of my voice all he wants, but if he… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“The blood that pooled around the needle’s point reminded him of the smears he’d made on his beautiful angel’s face. He’d touched… — Debra Anastasia Touched Livia Copy Share Image
“IN THE WEEKS THAT FOLLOWED, Livia played a new game every day. It was always some version of “Ignore Chris and Pretend… — Debra Anastasia Every day Copy Share Image
“I’m not leaving you. Right here, right now is the happiest I’ve ever been. I love you. That means I don’t leave.… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“Beckett turned to his brother. “Cole, take the bike and go to Kyle in the hospital. You need to be with her.… — Debra Anastasia Brother Copy Share Image
“You’re going to kill me. God, you smell so good.” Blake let his clever tongue find its way on her skin.” — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Cole looked at him sheepishly. “Do you mind? Can I pray?” “Of course. You know I love when you and Jesus dance.” — Debra Anastasia Cole Copy Share Image
“I love her. So fucking much. I’m going to give her everything. Everything she never even knew she needed.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m Emma. I’m here to make you see the meaning of your life.” Her exalted words were totally conquered by her dragging… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“You think that’s what Mouse wants? You in jail? He’s not the pile of ashes we’re going to put in the ground.… — Debra Anastasia Jail Copy Share Image
“Livia patted Kyle’s shoulder condescendingly. “Look at that! You did all that complaining without cursing. That’s a good girl.” — Debra Anastasia Livia Patted Copy Share Image
