Shh

Veronica Roth Author

"Shh,” I say. “Arms around me.” Obediently, he slips both arms around my waist. I smile at the wall. I am not enjoying this. I am not, not even a little bit, no."

Jane Austen Novelist

"I understand Crawford paid you a visit?" "Yes." "And was he attentive?" "Yes, very." "And has your heart changed towards him?" "Yes. Several times. I have - I find that I - I find that-" "Shh. Surely you and I are beyond speaking when words are clearly not enough.... I missed you." "And I you."

Veronica Roth Author

"Morning," I say. "Shh," she says. "If you don't acknowledge it, maybe it will go away."