“I know things are messy with us, but do you really think I could just walk away from you?" This time he doesn't look away. "Do you really think I'd let you?” RafaGaby Winters Book:Haze Source: Haze
“How can you be so sure?" I badly want to believe him, but this is Rafa. The guy who's all action and no plan. His smile is tired, knowing. An echo of a shared past I don't remember. "Because I'm not smart enough to give up, and you don't know how to.” RafaGaby Winters Book:Haze Source: Haze
“Calm down," Rafa says. "Yeah," I say, "because you're an expert at patience." "Which is why I look to you to set the example." "Oh, fuck off.” RafaGaby Winters Book:Shimmer Source: Shimmer
“I knew this was still here somewhere." He pulls a knife from the back of the drawer, takes it out of its sheath and shines the torch on it. I move closer until our shoulders touch. "That's beautiful," I whisper. "You gave this to me." I take the knife. It's heavier than I expect. "Please, tell me it was a gift and not something I stabbed you with.” RafaGaby Winters Book:Shimmer Source: Shimmer