Taylor Mayes

“They'd never fade, even in the afterlight of all of this”
― Alexandra Bracken, In the Afterlight

“That was the Liam Stewart way of saying, Hi, darlin', missed you something fierce.”
― Alexandra Bracken, The Darkest Minds

“I grabbed Liam's arm as he passed me on his way to the tunnel door, kissing his cheek. "See you later tonight."
He stepped down into the tunnel, shouldering a backpack Cole had left for him there. When I turned to say good-bye to the other Stewart, he'd stooped, turned his cheek toward me, and was waiting. I flicked it with my finger, making him laugh again.
"You're impossible," I informed him.
"It's all part of my charm," he said, shifting the heavy bag on his shoulder. "Take care of things, Boss."
"Take care of him." I said, pointedly.
He gave one last mock salute before shutting the door to the tunnel. I waited until the sound of his and the others' steps faded completely before locking the door after him.”
― Alexandra Bracken, In the Afterlight

“My, my." A feral grin spread across Cole's face. "Little brother must be a good kisser.”
― Alexandra Bracken, Never Fade