He would be gone soon, and with all that had happened in Blackpool Cove, I could not afford to send a piece of my heart with him.

“When I'm near you, the air around you vibrates with life, Beck Ryker.”

“His smile reappeared. It was not large or extraordinary, but it was one I would…”

“Cade grabbed my hand and pressed it against his chest. "You are right here fore…”

“Your thigh? Your shoulder? Is there any part of you that hasn't been hurt yet?"…”