Wrecked Palace (Wrecked, #3)

by Catherine Cowles

Apparently, that finely tuned moral compass didn’t allow for damsels in distress. The thing was, while I was in distress, I was far from a damsel.

“You have a kind heart, Griffin Lockwood. Even if you’d rather people didn’t see it.”

“I made this for you. It’s an apology drawing. Sorry if I called you a giant, and it hurt your feelings. But I still think you’re a giant and you have magic. But that’s cool. You should be proud of that. Cae Cae always tells me that it’s the things that are different about us that are the most special.”

“I speak when I have something to say. I don’t waste words.”

this little spitfire had me wrapped around her finger just like her big sister.

I’d tried hard to instill the belief in my siblings that no feeling was bad or wrong. And neither was expressing those feelings, as long as you weren’t hurting someone else.

“That’s your rainbow. So you’re a part of our family, and you never have to leave.”

It was Ava’s gaze that met mine in the rearview mirror. “It looks like you belong with us.”

Oh I’m gonna cry

guess we’ll just have to be a little monstrous together.”

Caelyn was a miracle, giving me back my family without even knowing it.

What is it about me that’s so unlovable?” My arms spasmed at her words, flinching and tightening around her. “There isn’t a damn thing about you that’s unlovable, Caelyn. She’s the one who’s broken. And you can’t take on someone else’s brokenness. That’s theirs to carry.”

Mia snuggled into my chest. “I’m sorry you lost your family. But you’re in our family now. That’s what the rainbow bracelet means.”

I was in love with Caelyn O’Connor. Had been for months.

“Love is the most terrifying jump you’ll ever make. But I promise you, it’s worth it.”

“You did the right thing, Will.” “Griffin,” I hissed. “He should not be punching people to solve his problems.” “Sometimes, there’s no other choice.

Mr. Henry’s lips pressed into a firm line as if he were trying not to laugh. “Don’t be. You’re raising a good young man there. We all have our moments where we have to take a stand.”

“Sometimes, you have to do what’s right for yourself. Even if that means letting someone else down.”

“Never be ashamed of feeling deeply. It doesn’t make you weak. It makes you so incredibly strong.”

“I love you. I think a part of me loved you from the first moment I saw you. Some part of me recognized that you were the one person who could understand me. Who could help me find my way back.”

“You have no idea the joy you give me. You made this wrecked palace a home.”

“You want us?” she asked without meeting my eyes. The burn in my chest intensified. I lowered Mia to the floor and crossed to Ava, crouching so that I was at eye-level with her. “I want you. All of you.” “Why?” she asked, her eyes filling with tears. “Because I love you. And you make this house feel like a home.”

“I don’t want to miss a second of a life with you.”