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I Figured If I Told It To Myself Often Enough, I Would Start Believing It.

To Be Honest," I Halfwhispered, "i Don't Feel As Safe With Him As I Do With You." "i Know." A Ghost Of A Smile Touched My Lips. "how Do You Know?" "think About What Safety Is, Ella." "trust?" "yes, Partly. But Also An Absence Of Risk." He Unstuck A Strand Of Hair From My Damp Cheek And Tucked It Back. "maybe You Need To Take A Risk. Maybe You Need To Be With Someone Who Rattles You A Little.

Nature Had Squandered An Unreasonable Quantity Of Male Beauty On This Undeserving Creature.

He Stared At Me With Bitter Understanding. We Both Knew There Was No Room In This For Friendship. Nothing Left But Childhood History.

I've Needed Someone Like You For A Long Time. Now That I Have You, No One Is Going To Take You From Me. Logan To Madeline