“Ava, you're asking me not to touch you. That goes against all of my instincts.”

“It's not natural, Ava. For me not to touch you, it's not right.”

“I need to have all of you, Ava. Say I can have all of you.”…“Take me.” I say quietly against his lips.’“Oh, I will.”

“Where you're concerned, I'll try my best, Ava. I already told you, I've waited too long for you. You're my little piece of heaven. Nothing will rob you from me. Nothing.”

“Ava, neither of us anticipated each other and for very different reasons. I know your parents opinion counts for a lot to you, and as it means so much to you, it means a lot to me too. My priority is you. You're all that matters to me. I love you.”

“Better?" he asks as he looks up at me. "I'm sorry. For everything, Ava.”

“All of me, Ava. Every single piece.”