“The truth is scary, but knowing nothing is crippling.”

“I cared about us. But the cold hard truth was, nothing I said or did could realign the stars.”

“You're mine, Angel. And I'm yours. Nothing can change that.”

“I know I can’t feel your touch, but I feel your love, Nora. Inside me. It means everything to me. I wish I could feel you the same way you feel me, but I have your love. Nothing will ever outweigh that. Some people go their entire lives never feeling the emotions you’ve given me. There is no regret in that.”

“Your file was empty. Nothing. Not even an immunization record.” He didn’t even pretend to look surprised. He eased back in his seat, eyes gleaming obsidian.“And you’re telling me this because you’re afraid I might cause an outbreak? Measles or mumps?”“I’m telling you this because I want you to know that I know something about you isn’t right. You haven’t fooled everybody. I’m going to find out what you’re up to. I’m going to expose you.”“Looking forward to it.”I flushed, catching the innuendo too late.”

“There's nothing special about losing your virginity over a toilet.”

“My thoughts dissolved and just like that, a new thought broke the surface of mymind. I wanted to kiss him. Right now.Patch arched his eyebrows. “What?”“Uh—nothing. Nothing at all. You wash, I’ll dry.”