When 17-year-old Rune returns to Blossom Grove, he’s desperate to know why Poppy—the girl he loved and who promised to wait—suddenly stopped talking to him. Her silence broke his heart. But when he finally learns the truth, Rune realizes the pain he’s felt is nothing compared to what’s coming next. What secret could hurt more than goodbye?
I allowed myself to think back to winters on the pond playing hockey, Christmas mornings and game days … simple memories from when we were truly happy. Iknew happiness then. And I had taken it for granted. But it made me think that if I’d felt it once, maybe, just maybe, I could perhaps feel…
They leaned over the back of the chairs. “Hey, you two,” Dylan said, and I caught Savannah shaking her head in humor at the boy she seemed close to. “What’re you talking about?” I wore no sign of a smirk now, and when I looked at Savannah, her smile had disappeared too. It didn’t take…
I didn’t think he was going to answer me, or even acknowledge my apology, back to the distant Cael he’d been since we arrived. I wouldn’t blame him. I had never spoken to anyone so badly in my entire life. He was only trying to help me, and I threw that act of care right…
I nodded but didn’t move for a few moments, not wanting to break from this pleasant numbness we had slipped into. But when a gust of arctic wind found its way into the jetty, we had no choice. Straightening, I reluctantly released Cael’s hand and got to my feet. Cael followed suit, picked up Poppy’s…
I couldn’t face anyone from home. Especially now. I was split open from yesterday with Savannah. I couldn’t stop thinking about finding her out on the ledge, sobbing and falling apart. How she’d been shaking with fury, the same destructive emotion that lived in my veins. How she’d screamed at me, her pretty face contorted…
The Litchfield sisters … as close as close can be. But I also know that life still awaits you. And I want you to embrace it. I want, with all my heart, for you to take on the future with as much love as you showed me. Take Ida under your wing and LIVE. Live…
A loud crash made me snap my eyes open, only to see Cael darting from the room. He had overturned a side table, the water it was holding spilled on the floor. I heard the front door slam, and silence engulfed the room. Leo and Mia made no move to clean up the water. “Should…
I blinked, too lost in studying Cael to process his question. When I didn’t say anything in response, he turned to me, resting his chin on his crossed arms. “Pardon?” I asked, cheeks blazing at being caught studying him. Cael’s eyes seemed to flash with annoyance. “The poets. What did they write about?” It was…
“I’m used to the cold …” A wave of protectiveness washed over me. “I’m not sure Travis should be sharing Cael’s story.” Dylan seemed taken aback by the harsh edge to my words. I was too. But I meant them. Our stories were ours to share when we were ready. “I think Trav’s just a…
On a choked sob, I couldn’t help but fall back into her arms. I vowed to never let go … “She didn’t deserve to die,” I found myself saying, too tired to even be shocked at my willing participation. A low buzz of irritation began to build inside of me. I was tired and lonely,…