I understand why she did it this way, face-first--it was because it made her feel like she was flying, like she was a bird.

I love you," I say.I said that once, before I went to Erudite headquarters, but he was asleep then. I don't know why I didn't say it when he could hear it. Maybe I was afraid to trust him with something so personal as my devotion. Or afraid that I did not know what it was to love someone. But now I think the scary thing was not saying it before it was too late. Not saying it before it was almost too late for me.

Una elección...Lo rescata de su pasado.Una elección...Marca su futuro.Una elección...Desvelara el peligro.Una elección...Lo transformara... Para siempre.Una elección lo libera.

You think I know anything about tears?

You can tell me anything, you know. I am kinder than I seemed in training. I promise.

I can feel his breaths against my palm, his body expanding and contracting, and I know he’s strong, steady, unstoppable.

Promise me that you won’t go. For me. Do this one thing for me.

You were right. I do know who you are. I just needed to be reminded.

We should come up with another name for you," he says casually. "Something tougher than 'Stiff'. Like 'Blade' or 'Killer' or something.