Maria

“He walked close enough to hold hands and far enough away that words could never repair the damage we'd done to each other.”
― Elana Johnson, Possession

“Great. You want me to steal from the local thug. What a delightful way to die.”
― Jayde Scott, A Job From Hell

“May you live every day of your life.”
― Jonathan Swift

“As much as I didn't want to, I had to read Jag's note. I pulled it out of my back pocket. His handwriting still made my breath catch, but when I opened it, I wanted to cry.

The paper contained two words: Fly, babe.

I shredded it into little pieces. Fly? The stupid boy wanted me to fly? I'd fly off the handle when I caught up to him. Then he'd see me fly.”
― Elana Johnson, Possession