Fragile Sanctuary (Sparrow Falls #1)

by Catherine Cowles

Happiness was the greatest torture of all because it could all be taken away—and it was so much worse than if you’d never experienced it at all.

“You shouldn’t hide a damned thing, Reckless. Especially not something that proves how strong you are.”

“You can’t truly live without some sort of hurt. If you’re so focused on avoiding discomfort, you end up living a half-life. You might get to skip the lowest lows, but you don’t get the highest highs either.”