He leaned toward me and delicately grazed my lips with his. The tease left me breathless, burning for more. “I keep having to remind myself that I can do that,” he smirked.

— Rebecca Donovan

He was a breath of fresh air after the heart-wrenching storm that had engulfed me.

— Rebecca Donovan

His strength kept me moving forward, and it was also tearing me apart.

— Rebecca Donovan

I can push everything into the dark. But it leaves me empty. And the dark always ends up finding me in my sleep

— Rebecca Donovan

I couldn't believe I let him see me like this, unable to fend for myself. I fumed in disgust at my vulnerability. Furthermore, I didn't want Evan to think I needed protecting. Furthermore, I pulled back my torment and let the numb blanket envelop me, pushing away the stirred memories, the noise of the crowd, and the trembling that still lay beneath the surface. Furthermore, I stared at the flames licking at the darkness and everything was lost as I sank deeper into nothingness.

— Rebecca Donovan

I had to sever my emotional cord to escape the anger and shame that silently slithered through my head, disconnecting myself from the stares and whispers that followed me down the hall.

— Rebecca Donovan

I knew at that moment, I would never love anyone in my life the way I loved Evan Mathews.

— Rebecca Donovan

I listen to silence. And you have a lot to say. Although I haven't quite figured out what it is yet.... I promise not to delve into what makes your silence so loud, if you promise not to walk out on me.

— Rebecca Donovan

I’m so afraid I’m not worth the breath you gave me…

— Rebecca Donovan

I never gave him a chance to decide if I was worth loving. I'd taken that choice away from him - because I feared what it would be.

— Rebecca Donovan