My entire notion of friendship altered when I depended on someone for more than just the pleasant passing of time.

“My most ardent wish is that you, and everyone like you, will look up. That you’…”

“He felt as if he'd woken up, weak and confused, only to be told that he'd spent…”

““You don’t expect love.” She shook her head in confusion. “This is the second t…”

“The marquess held the weapon out, as formally as if he were passing a sword.Sob…”