The One I Left Behind Quotes

“It’s impressive what you were able to accomplish with Clayton.” “Well, thanks, but you’re changing the subject. I haven’t forgotten my original question. What do you want?” “I’m not sure I understand the question. We’re here to discuss fundraising, right?” She studies me for a beat. “I’m not into games, Noughton.” I look around and lean over the table, lowering my voice. “You want the truth? Here it is. I never fell out of love with you. I was an asshole to leave things how they were between us. I can’t sit across from you and tell you that I want to have a coach-slash-booster mom relationship with you. Nor do I want a friendship. I want you in my bed, Gillian. I want to kiss you when I want. I want to hold your hand when we walk into a room. I want everyone to know that you’re mine. But I know we don’t know where our futures are going, and they might go in different directions again. So I’m not sure how to solve this problem. Which means that even though I know what I want, I’m not sure I can have it.”
― Piper Rayne, The One I Left Behind

“In my fourteen years since leaving the ranch to attend college and go on to play pro, Plain Daisy Ranch turned not so plain. It’s a cattle ranch, but with the help of my aunts, uncles, and cousins, they’ve turned our over five hundred thousand acres into multiple profitable businesses for all.”
― Piper Rayne, The One I Left Behind