The Lies We Steal (The Hollow Boys, #1)
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I always knew I was born with a ravenous appetite for violence.  Destined to be the black sheep of my family. 
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Three shadows moved across the living room, dressed in black and, as always, the children of the dark came to protect their own.
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“I will tear through the sky, rip Heaven’s gates apart if that’s what it takes to prevent you from being at risk again. They will have to raise Hell to stop me from protecting you. You understand?” 
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“And right now, I could stay here for a lifetime just feeling your heartbeat. I’m not sure what I can give you, but whatever is left of me, whatever I have, it’s yours, for as long as you want it.”
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“Whatever you have to give, I want all of it. All the dark, all the scary. I want it. Forever.”
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Just like that, the shadow child learned that you don’t have to step into the light to find happiness. You just need to find the person willing to step into the gray area.