"He watched as all the air escaped her lungs. Feral anger and fear reflected in her eyes. She was going to drown with him. It hit his heart hard, and it was not an option."Rick never intended to stay...

"He lowered his mouth to her neck, her skin hummed against his lips as her energy pulsed out from her. Warren paused and looked up at her eyes as they slowly fluttered open. His breath caught in his lungs...

"Sadness? She was veering much closer to empty. Where along the lines did I become…this?!? The ache in her chest answered her question. I can fill you and keep you from feeling the pain of life. I can...

"Eric spun her around by her shoulder. He was sick of being left in the dark. He loved and needed his wife. "Don't lie to me. You can lie to yourself and every other person on this god-forsaken planet....