Odd Man Rush (East Coast, #2)

by Kristen Granata

But fear is a strong motherfucker, and it’ll rob you of all the things you’ve ever dreamed of if you let it.

“I don’t want to hear what you think, or what we shouldn’t do, or whatever it is you’re trying to predict will happen. I only want to hear what you want, so if you don’t want to go any further, then tell us right now. Otherwise, you’re going to come home with us and we’re going to fuck every last bit of doubt right out of you.”

“Because we want our parents to love us unconditionally, and we’re terrified to find out that they don’t.” His chest rises and falls as he sighs. “But maybe life isn’t about meeting everyone else’s expectations. Maybe it’s about meeting your own, and living a life you’re proud of.”