" five years ago, I loved who you would become. I love you, but I’m terrified, and I think right now I’ll just take this, my head on your shoulder, your breath in my ear, and tell myself that this is all I can hope for, it’s more than I deserve, it’s more than some people get in a lifetime. I love you, but I’m going to tuck it up in my chest for a little while more, until I’m stronger, until I’m braver, until I’m sure I won’t hurt you with the jagged parts of myself that are still catching on my own heart and ripping little holes in it. "
― Amy Lane , Living Promises (Promises, #3)