Believe Me (Shatter Me, #6.5)

by Tahereh Mafi

I would happily watch the world go up in flames if anything happened to her, and if that’s not enough for you, you can go to hell.”

“How’s this for a surprise?” Kenji says, leaning against the folding chair. “This beautiful piece of shit right here?” He gestures at the dilapidated house next door. “This one’s mine.” That wipes the smile off my face. “That’s right, buddy.” Kenji is grinning now. “We’re going to be neighbors.”

“Kenji.” “Yes?” “Thank you,” I say, still staring at Ella. “For everything.”