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412 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 8, 2026
"Please. Let me love on you, baby." 💜
"You're the prettiest girl I've ever seen."
"I love you because you're profound. You are the most genuine person I've ever known. You feel everything with your whole heart... You made me feel more welcome in this world than anyone else could have."
■ “I think you’re strong,” he said.
The fire coursing through me surged into my throat, and I squirmed, trying to deflect. “You’re the strong one. You were a soldier. A fighter.”
“You fight too,” he answered simply. “It’s brave just to exist sometimes. Bold to live so… honestly.” His eyes swept over me the same way they had when he’d told me I was pretty—his expression intent like he meant every word. (Darby)
■ “Oh my god. The tables have turned.”
“What are you talking about?” Mercer still looked flustered, his skin stained pink from my advance.
“You’re the sugar baby now.” I shot him a look as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. “That makes me obligated to shower you with gifts. It’s like… a law or something.” (Darby)
■🫠 “You’re gorgeous, you know that? The prettiest…” He trailed off and lifted his gaze to mine. “I’m sorry, I don’t know—”
“Girl.” My heart lurched. “Call me a girl.”
He caressed my face, knuckles sweeping across my cheek as he said, “You’re the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen.” (Darby)
■ Pulling back, I met his gaze, as serious as I could be. “I’m gonna take care of you. You know that? I know you look out for everyone else, but you’re my job now. And I’m gonna give you everything.”
His brows pinched, but his voice was soft and resolute. “I just want you. That’s everything.” 😭🫠 (Mercer)
