Mr. Tillson? I said, shaking him harder.Daniel undid his belt. Sam did, too, getting up and walking forward, hunched, as she stepped over Rafe.Okay, that’s enough! the pilot barked. In your seats, bel...
Mom? Corey called. He cut himself short and swore. I probably shouldn’t do that. Scare the crap out of her. He took a step toward the kitchen, then paused. Or maybe I yell. Warn her before her dead s...
Maybe I'm being selfish, but I choose you. He leaned over, lips brushing mine as he whispered, I always choose you.
Maya pays attention, Daniel said. She notices everything and has an opinion on it, which she’s not afraid to share as frequently and as loudly as possible.Corey laughed.Watch it, I said as I walked a...
Look, Corey, I know you don’t like me. Daniel doesn’t either, but he’s being nice about it for Maya’s sake.I’m not-- Daniel protested.It’s okay. I didn’t go out of my way to make friends in Salmon Cre...
I’m not seeing spooky, I said. Dark, yes, but what’s spooky about it?What’s spooky? Sam muttered.Hayley pointed. You can’t tell me that isn’t creepy.I followed her finger to see branches draped in el...
I’m not even sure I saw someone.You someone?He made a face. Now that really sounds nuts.Hey, if you’re okay with me imagining myself as a pine marten, I’m okay with you sensing unseen assailants.
It’s about the experiment that went wrong. Project Genesis. Details of what happened.And what happened? Corey said.I had to finish reading the first page before I could answer. Then I explained. As we...
If we want clues, we need to look at the extracurricular activities they pushed at us. Clearly, with Daniel and me, they were trying to boost our natural talents: fighting for him and running for me....
I've spent the last decade learning to stand firm and face my problems… or at least batter them until they're unrecognizable.
I woke up in a weird mood. A good mood, which was the weird part, all things considered.
I was still tugging my shirt down as I opened the back doors of the van. A thump sounded from within. Then, before I could even see inside, Corey said, Don’t! It’s Maya.I flung open the door to see Co...
I was feeling skittish and unsettled and spooked by everything that was happening in my life. There was only one person who made me feel like my feet were firmly on the ground. And I’d let him walk aw...
I understood that now. I wished I could have understood it then. I wished I could have said something in that last moment, before he let go.He'd told me it was okay. His last words to me.Why couldn't...
I tugged him into the nook, wrapped my hand around the front of his shirt, pulled him to me, and kissed him. He chuckled, the vibration buzzing through our kiss. I’m bold, but I’d never been bold. Wi...
I thought I asked you to stay inside today.I was careful. She grabbed the lowest branch and swung up. I wanted to see Maya. I wanted to make sure she was coming over for dinner.I haven’t invited her y...
I think we should try to find Rafe.I turned to her. I know you liked him. Everyone’s focusing on me, but you lost him, too.No, I didn’t. He was yours.
I see things and sometimes I recognize them, but they’re… He searched for the words. In the wrong place. Out of context. That’s it. Out of context.Like what?He hesitated, then shook his head. Nothing...
I screwed up. Again. You're shocked, I'm sure.
I screwed up, I said. I’m sorry.You got the truck, Corey said. Seems like it worked to me.Yes, please make her stop, Sam called from the truck. She’s been apologizing since we got away and it’s really...