Collided (Dirty Air, #2)

by Lauren Asher

“Everyone knows the books are better than the movies or TV shows.” “Says who?” “Says everyone who reads books!”

“That’s because you’re the only one losing when you deflect and hide. If you decide not to get close to others, that’s your choice. I’ll keep living my life with the bits and pieces you share. But the real question is can you live with your ruse for the rest of your life? If you can, then you’re the most beautiful liar I know, because the prettiest lies are the ones we tell ourselves.”

“But remember this. I want to get to know all of you, including the parts you’re too scared to share. I want to learn about the man no one else knows. So give me every part of you because I’m not here to piece you back together. I like you too much, just the way you are, broken parts and all.”