How to Save a Life (Howl at the Moon, #4)

by Eli Easton

"It's so great to see you!" Milo kissed Rav's cheek in little pecks as Jack licked Rav's ear. "How long are you here for? Where are you staying?" Milo’s gaze dropped to Rav's throat, where a rose peeked out from under his T-shirt. "Oh! I remember your pictures. Tattoos. That's what they're called. How many tattoos do you have? Ooh, look at your arms! Wow!" Milo began running eager fingers down the image of St. Michael.

He is so goddamn pure wtf

There were times in life when the path before you was so clear, that engaging in planning was little more than verification of what you already knew in your bones. Rav hadn't had this much clarity, this much gut-rightness, since the day he'd walked out of Everson Enterprises for good.

And fuck Sheriff Lance Beaufort.

Lol omg everyone hates lance upon meeting him

"Do you mean it?" Milo perked up. "Oh, wow! That would be amazing!" Bless his heart, Milo really meant it.

I’m sorry I love Milo 😭 what a precious bean

Rav's heart stopped at the first sight of him. God damn. A lot of the quickened were good-looking, but none took his breath away like Sammy.

Heart eyes

"Like you," Sammy said, lifting his chin proudly. "I want to help dogs like you do." Ka-boom.

Lil angel

"I came because… I know what it's like to love someone and lose them, and end up in a bad place because… because you were not good enough. I know what it's like to be one of a whole bunch of dogs in a cage, to think no one will ever come for you. To know something bad is going to happen and not to be able to get free. To see others taken away to die and not be able to do anything to help them. I know what it's like to want love, to want to give love, with all of your guts and your head and your teeth and everything, but to be afraid to try because it hurts." Sammy took a heaving breath. "I want to help dogs like that."

I’m not crying you’re crying I’m crying

No, Rav began to see Sammy's heart. And it was a little like staring into the sun.

STOPP

There was a name on the card too. Rav said the dog's name was Shithead.

I’m sobbing who keeps a dogs name as shithead how awful 😂😂😂

"It's a goddamn horrible name," Rav agreed.

Glad we agree Rav

One day Rav looked up from petting a dog and caught Sammy staring. Rav stared back, his face calm, but there was a light in those brown eyes that made Sammy's heartbeat go crazy. Rav smiled.

Heart EYES

"Do you think…." Rav cleared his throat. "Do you think maybe you need a hug?"

Rav, the Sammy whisperer 😂

he burrowed deeper into Rav's arms. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Thankful bean 😭

Sammy smiled against the now-damp fabric of Rav's shirt where he'd been drooling. "Okay."

LMAO HE DROOLED

What was this? Just a friendly cuddle? He had no clue.

Jokes on you Rav

"Are hugs still free today, or are they a dollar?" Sammy asked with a slightly hysterical giggle in his voice. Aw, that was so damn cute. He'd just made a joke!

ALL THE FREE HUGS

"I taught Best Boy a lot. Can I come over tomorrow night and Best Boy too? We can be like a family."

STOP LIKE A FAMILY I CANT

"Well then, how about we make a deal? You stay out of my business, and I'll stay out of yours?" Rav stared Lance down. Yeah, that's a threat, buddy. How do you like it?

BOOM

He's not going to be like 'hey, look a boner! Let me fornicate with some random woman!'

I’m sobbing omfg

"Hey, bruh."

Ya listen this throws me off why is he business man, biker, and using phrases like “bruh” and “my man” ????? 🙈

"You don't need a beard," Rav said quietly. He ran the back of his hand along Sammy's cheek. "Your face is too beautiful to hide, bae."

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!! Why couldn’t he call him pup or sweetie or sweetheart WHY BAE WHY!!!!!!!

"You wanted to talk to me?" Milo walked over to Sammy's chair and sat on the arm. He placed his palms on either side of Sammy's neck and peered down at him with a serious expression. He moved his hands to Sammy's head, then his shoulders. His hands were so warm! "You're not too upset."

I want more Milo content he is a bean

They stayed up for hours, giving each other white elephants—the memories they didn't want to hold onto, the things they'd done that they regretted.

I love this

"I've spoken to several people about the project," Rav said carefully. "But no one has any idea about the quickened. I wouldn't do that. I'd never tell anyone your secret."

My heart they’re terrified of him 😭

"Thanks, bae."

Please STOP