Point of Retreat (Slammed, #2)

by Colleen Hoover

I hate that her need for space is stronger than her need for me.

Words don’t mean anything to her when her head is full of doubt. You have to show her.”

I laugh. Her sense of humor reminds me of my mother’s. And Julia’s. And Lake’s. How was I so lucky to be surrounded by such amazing women?

“Sherry, until I met you, I didn’t know what life was. I had no clue that I wasn’t even alive. It’s like you came along and woke up my soul.”

“I’ll never be able to give you everything you deserve, but I’ll definitely spend the rest of my life trying.”

Sometimes things happen in life that you didn’t plan for. All you can do now is suck it up and start mapping out a new plan.”

But whatever happens… whichever road we have to take when we leave this hospital… we’re taking it together.

Sometimes it feels good to have your biggest fears discounted with a simple compliment.