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She was an entirely different person as my dog fell head over heels in love with her.
“That’s one of the greatest gifts a person can give another. The freedom to be who they truly are.”
“Anyone can be brave for twenty breaths. And in that time, you can do almost anything. Or at least take the first steps you need to get there.”
“I’ve never fit anywhere. But these mountains? They always accepted me, grounded me. They were my touchstone when I didn’t have anything else.”
“Sometimes, violence is the only thing a person understands. I’d never make the first move, but I won’t hesitate to fight back.”
I think letting things affect you deeply means you’re stronger than the rest of the world.”
But, sometimes, the good pieces held more pain than the bad ones, as if the stars themselves became tattered remnants of what they once were.
“Thanks for coming back for me.” “I’ll come back for you anytime you ask, Ev. Or even if you don’t.”
“I know. I’m just giving you a hard time because I know you like her.” “What?” I almost drove off the road. Young gripped the handle above her head. “Hell. Please don’t kill us because I know you have a crush.” “I do not.” “You sound like my five-year-old.”
“Then you rest for a little while and pick up the sword again when you’re ready. There are other people who can hold it for you in the meantime.”
“I love you, Ev. You don’t have to say anything right now, but I need you to know that. And nothing your family does will ever change that.”
