Powerless (Chestnut Springs Book 3)

“You are stunning, by the way.”
Nothing is more important than being here with you.

made a promise in that truck, remember? I can’t go without you again. Nothing is more important than being here with you.

Sunny, I’m sorry I’m late.”

Because the people I love either die or leave me.”

You’re the only one, Sloane. Don’t ever doubt that.”

“It’s always been you, Jasper. It will always be you.”

Don’t you get it, Jas? I’ve seen all the darkest parts of you and I’m still here. I still want more. Stop trying to scare me away. It isn’t going to work.”

The thought of needing you this badly and letting you down.” He drops my gaze, shaking his head. “It fucking kills me.”
“You’re never going to lose me,” I whisper back, itching to rush forward and touch him but wanting to give him space. I don’t want him to corner him or smother him.
“I almost did lose you.” He takes a couple of steps forward, and I think he’s going to come to me

“I feel like I could crumble under the weight of not wanting to disappoint you. I’m paralyzed by my fear of losing you.

tired of giving so much and getting so little back.