“If you won't play with me, you'll play for me," Kevin said. "You're never going to get there on your own, so… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“By then the referees were on court, and Nicky blew them a kiss when he was handed his red card.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Kevin reacted the way Neil expected everyone would to the truth: with a horrified demand that Neil leave immediately. Andrew, though, nodded… — Nora Sakavic Task at hand Copy Share Image
“Andrew made the mistake of turning his face away at one point, so Neil chased water down the side of Andrew's neck.… — Nora Sakavic Failure Copy Share Image
“Then don't trust 'Neil'," Neil said. "Trust me." "Oh, but who are you? Do you have a name?" "If you need one,… — Nora Sakavic Trust Copy Share Image
“Andrew watched the phone bounce off the couch and skitter across the carpet. It was a toss-up whether or not he'd ask.… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I will ask you only once to tone down that animosity." "I can't," Neil said. "I have a bit of an attitude… — Nora Sakavic Attitude problem Copy Share Image
“A group of people shouldered their way up to the bar counter at Neil's back, pushing him into Andrew. Andrew didn't budge… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Everything Riko was saying was meant to hurt Kevin, and it was working. It wasn't Neil's turn to talk, but he'd heard… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“He might have forgotten about the text that woke him up if he didn't get a "47" message from a new number… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Instead he drew fox paws down the border of his paper until Kevin came for him.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Last year you wanted to live. Now you seem hell-bent on getting killed. If I felt like playing another round with you… — Nora Sakavic Change Copy Share Image
“It sounded twisted and wrong in this suffocating space, but Neil couldn't stop.” — Nora Sakavic Space Copy Share Image
“Renee promised Allison she'd join them as soon as she finished her soda and stayed behind with Andrew, Neil, and Kevin.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Neil didn't really believe in luck, but he watched them go and hoped for it anyway.” — Nora Sakavic Luck Copy Share Image
“You don't know anything," Aaron said, low and acidic. "You don't want me to be right," Neil guessed, "because if I am… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Why did you pay for stalls, Coach?" Wymack lifted one shoulder in a shrug. "Maybe I knew you'd need them one day.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“You were supposed to be like me," Kevin said. "You were a gift, another player for the master to train. You had… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Aaron's face was white with fear and horror. "This has happened before.” — Nora Sakavic Fear Copy Share Image
“We are all very busy. It is difficult to keep in touch." "Well then." Kathy recovered with a bright smile. "Have I… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“desperate gasp of air through clenched teeth as Andrew tried not to get sick in front of the crowd.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image