“Think about my invitation. It’s not a bad way to start off the year—on the arm of the most eligible bachelor inschool . . . See you tomorrow, Goldilocks.” Trent winked and,finally releasing my captive hand, walked away.”

“You can't leave, Zach," Corinne said through gritted teeth.He walked right past her. "Watch me.”

“I love the hint of copper in your eyes, radiating out like the sun, turning your pupils into an eclipse.' He ran his thumb down my cheekbone. 'The different striations of color, how every band of green is its own unique shade. A shard of a broken Heineken bottle, a blade of grass, moss on a rusty can.' 'Romantic...' I laughed.”

“Is this your car?” I raised an eyebrow at him.“No. I thought I’d steal one and drive it into town. Thinkanyone will notice?” Graham reached across to unlock the passenger’s-side door, then pushed it open. “You wouldn’t knowhow to hotwire by any chance?”

“But I did what I had to do. We aren’t supposed to be with outsiders. Theseare the rules we live by, and there’s a reason for them."-Corinne Redford”

“Livia read from the paper as if it were a letter. “Dear Blake Hartt, thank you. Thank you so much for thinking my smile was worth waiting for. Thank you for letting me see who you are inside. I found the sweetest spot in the world—it’s wherever you are, surrounded by your arms. Please be my husband. I couldn’t have it any other way. I promise to make you lose count. Love, Livia McHugh.”

“Beckett started the Hummer and texted Eve:Tak4e Ur Cloth3s OFF Im on my qwayHer reply came back quick as lightning:Take ur clothes off and f*ck yourself.“One way or another, this chick is gonna kill me,” Beckett growled as the Hummer roared away.”