“I am going to love hurting you," Riko said, "like I loved hurting Kevin." "You are one seriously fucked-up individual," Neil said.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“His life was out of his control now; he was giving it to Andrew and hoping Andrew would keep it safe.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“You make me uncomfortable because you don't make sense. I don't understand you.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Tick tock," Andrew said. "You have my attention; now keep my interest." "Nicky's mother called." "Oops, time's up.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“This means Andrew is keeping you, same as he kept Kevin. It means you're part of the family now.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Neil looked at Kevin, then Wymack, wondering why no one had told him Andrew had an eidetic memory,” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“It went against everything Neil knew to give in, but he'd chosen this path. He'd chosen Andrew.” — Nora Sakavic Chosen path Copy Share Image
“In fact, I think it's promising he has been gone this long. He'll come back when he's finished speaking with Drake.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“When the Foxes filed off the court, Renee headed for Riko. She wasn't the sort to pick a fight, so Neil stopped… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“These kinds of secrets are not given out lightly. You know that. We calculate collateral damage and escape routes. We plan and… — Nora Sakavic Collateral damage Copy Share Image
“Made Renee a small fortune when Dan finally gave in. She's the only one who bet on us. She's always the most… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“A couple bodyguards were checking the crowd for potential threats, but they moved back out of the way when their charges were… — Nora Sakavic Bodyguards Copy Share Image
“Andrew put a finger to the underside of Neil's chin and forced Neil's head up until they were looking at each other.… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Andrew flicked his pack of cigarettes at Neil. "Give me one good reason to not push you off the side." Neil shook… — Nora Sakavic Cigarettes Copy Share Image
“How'd you get him to stop tripping us up at practice the other day?" Neil whittled it down the barest, easiest truth.… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“He glanced up at the sky, but the stars were washed out behind the glare of the stadium lights. He wondered –… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Neil obediently looked inside. The locker was packed with Raven gear. It wasn't until Jean shoved the jersey at him that Neil… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Before getting up, though, he said, "I really want to know when Coach figured this out." "It isn't a 'this'," Andrew reminded… — Nora Sakavic Time Copy Share Image
“Andrew doesn't believe in regret; he says regret is grounded in shame and guilt, neither of which serves any real purpose. That… — Nora Sakavic Regret Copy Share Image
“Riko still believes he can win his father's attention with his fame. If the lord does not recover, Riko will take his… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“The University of Texas stadium was comparable to the Foxhole Court in size. The Longhorns and Foxes shared the same team colors,… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Kevin's mother Kayleigh Day and Riko's uncle Tetsuji Moriyama created the sport roughly thirty years ago while Kayleigh was studying abroad in… — Nora Sakavic 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
“There's a way to let girls down gently, you know." "Why?" Neil asked, but Nicky only heaved a pitying sigh. Neil shoved… — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“In Japanese, 'four' and 'death' sound the same. It is appropriate that the Butcher's son should wear this number.” — Nora Sakavic Death Copy Share Image
“Neil spent the rest of the afternoon staring at his textbooks instead of getting any real work done.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“I don't believe you," Neil said. "I can't prove it, but I know I'm right.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Make them love you, make them hate you, I don't care. Just make them look at you.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Two teammates, Riko had said. Neil's insolence had cost him two teammates, but Seth was only one.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“It sounded twisted and wrong in this suffocating space, but Neil couldn't stop.” — Nora Sakavic Space Copy Share Image
“Oh, and sorry in advance about the press. In my defense, they started it." "Christ alive," Wymack said. "What did you do… — Nora Sakavic Journalism Copy Share Image
“The last time Neil saw Aaron, though, he was being led down the stairs in cuffs.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Nicky closed his eyes and sucked in a deep, unsteady breath. "What have I done?” — Nora Sakavic Breath Copy Share Image
“Allison's choice of movie was instantly vetoed, so Allison threw democracy out the window and put it in anyway.” — Nora Sakavic Democracy Copy Share Image
“Hey," Neil said, or thought he said. He didn't recognize his own voice. "Andrew. Andrew, are you—” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“Technically a team could lose both games and still advance, but that hadn't happened in years.” — Nora Sakavic Football Copy Share Image
“Andrew refused on the grounds he wouldn't wish you on anyone except a mortician." "Drama queen," Neil muttered.” — Nora Sakavic Drama queen Copy Share Image
