Fractured Sky (Tattered & Torn, #5)

by Catherine Cowles

Shiloh’s hair caught on the breeze, that mix of gold and brown. I didn’t blame my damn dog for chasing after her. She was the kind of beautiful that lit a fire in your veins. That kind of beauty was dangerous.

“I like having you here. I think I needed it just as much as you did.” The truth of those words hit somewhere deep in my chest, burning. But it was a beautiful kind of pain. One I welcomed. One that belonged only to Shiloh.

“You’re a miracle.” A shudder ran through him. “A miracle in every way. You took a pain that could’ve made you bitter and built it into something beautiful. You let that pain connect you with creatures who didn’t have anyone. And you made their lives better. You healed them. They wouldn’t trust you if they didn’t feel a kinship with you.” “Shiloh—” “It’s true. And you’re a miracle for me, too. You gave me a place to come when I needed escape. You made me feel safe when I rarely feel that way. You taught me so many things before you ever uttered a word.” “Shiloh—” “And you’re doing the same for Aidan and Elliott. You’re giving them an escape. A haven. It’s one of the greatest gifts they’ll ever receive.”

“You’re my sky.” I stilled. “Your sky?” “My pinpricks of hope on the darkest nights. You are that in living form for me. You always will be. And I think we can be that for the boys, too.” The burn had caught fire, lighting everything inside me aflame. I welcomed it all. “Just when I think I can’t love you more.”