“I think this, whatever we have and could have, will dissolve because I’m wild and untamed and you’ll get tired of either my ways or the rumors. And I know you believe you’ll never let that happen, but wait until it’s constant and external. You’ll decide we’re not worth it after all.” “Do you want this to be worth it, or are you just using this excuse to spare yourself the pain?” “Both.” “Who hurt you so badly that you think like that?” he asked. “The question is: who hasn’t?”

