em (taylor’s version)

“Finally, once the kennels had calmed from our company and all the animals were taken care of, I returned to Tito’s cage. Bastian leaned against the brick wall with Tito curled up in his lap. He rubbed the puppy’s head back and forth. Both had their eyes closed.”
― Shain Rose, Shattered Vows

“If you intend to fuck someone in my gym, babe, you can bet your ass it’s going to be me.”
― Shain Rose, Between Commitment and Betrayal

“A woman with long dark braids who had the same exact bone structure as Everly sat beside her rubbing her arms as the pastor gave his sermon. Then, they both approached the receiving line at the wake, told the family—and me—they were sorry for our loss, as if they hadn’t lost anyone. As if they were strong enough to give sympathy even when they deserved it too.”
― Shain Rose, Between Commitment and Betrayal

“So? You think that affords you the right to be here?” She smoothed one manicured hand over the strands of her bun. “Get employees off the premises, Declan. This is a private family matter now. We need to make sure we handle this correctly with the press for our company.”
― Shain Rose, Between Commitment and Betrayal