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41 " From our pretend weddings, to our pretend relationship—in the end, it’s all become reality. And I would love to never, ever grow up with Lily Calloway. In one universe, we’ll be young forever. "
― Krista Ritchie , Addicted After All (Addicted, #5)
42 " We breathe,” Lily defends our relationship. My brows rise. Let’s not kid ourselves. We struggle with our codependency on a daily basis. "
43 " It was like therapy. List-therapy. It’s a thing. "
44 " Ryke shoots me a dirty (the non-sexual kind of dirty) look. “Please tell me that wasn’t your high school fucking motto.” This is protective Ryke coming forth. (The non-sexual kind of coming.) "
45 " My family. My wife. My son. "
46 " It’s a tender, gentle embrace that I would’ve never expected from an aggressive guy like Ryke. But he has a soft side when it comes to my little sister. "
47 " After truly knowing Ryke, I can't fathom shutting the door on a sibling. It's a bind that's different than a friendship. It's one that hurts more if it breaks, but when it's whole, it means everything "
48 " It’s strange how other people can boost you to a higher, better place than you were before. "
49 " I can’t tell you the day that I fell in love with you because there wasn’t a single day that I didn’t.” My voice shakes with more joy than I’ve ever known. “You have the purest parts of my heart, and I’m certain that in every alternate universe, I’m always, always in love with you. "
50 " won’t let my weakness get the better of me. Or play with my mind. "
51 " Ryke would endure hell for eternity if it meant that I could go to heaven. Once upon a time, I think I would’ve let him. Not anymore. "
52 " You feel like you need something, and you come to me, okay?” Ryke suddenly says. He means booze. I play dumb. “Sure. Next time I need a shoulder to cry on, I’ll make sure to blow snot on your shirt.” He flips me off, but we both end up smiling weakly. "