Collided (Dirty Air Series Book 2)

People think the king matters, but the queen brings down all the other pieces.

I love you. For meeting me where I was at and helping me grow into who I am.

I’m not one to believe in fate or destiny for that matter. But seeing you at that gala, fuck if I’d believe in anything for you.

But I’ll tell you one thing: anyone who earns your love better be worthy because your heart takes up more than half your body. You carry more soul in your pinky than some people have in their whole bodies.”

Vulnerability isn’t a weakness, it’s a strength amongst those who are too scared to live.

The closest person to a friend is Maya, and we know how that ended up.” He fights his smile.

It’s not my fault she looks and acts like the sun. Like the destructive yellow orb in the sky, she eats away at my protective layer while lighting up my darkest corners.

That’s the problem. I don’t understand my heart enough to follow it blindly.

“Let me help you out. Has a man ever eaten you out and worshipped you like the goddamn queen you are?” His husky voice sends a warm feeling up my spine.

“It’s easy for someone to give advice when they haven’t experienced it.”

I scoff. “It’s anything but easy to confront you about this. Easy would be to not mention anything. To sit back, enjoy our limited time together, and take off into the Italian sunset when all is said and done.”