Out of Nowhere (Middle of Somewhere #2)

by Roan Parrish

“I think sometimes the people we get angriest with are the ones who have the things we want the most.”

“You were as much in prison as anyone I knew there, Colin. Only you created it for yourself. Your father paced out the cell and your brothers fit the bars and you turned the key in the lock and buried it somewhere only you know. And you stared at Daniel through the bars and cursed him for being able to walk out the door. But he’s not the one who did something wrong. All he did was save himself. And you can too. But you have to find that key and unlock the door.”

I fucking love you,” I cackle. “I think. Maybe. Probably.” “What!” He sounds so exasperated and looks so affronted that I laugh until I have to sit up so I don’t choke. “Well, I don’t know! I’ve never… you know.” I gesture between us.