. "I been in bed so much I done some thinking. I know about people. I know about me. And him. He can't hurt you: but if you stand out of the way he'd hurt the next thing. And that's me."*1 pointJackRalphLord of the FliesPiggySimon

"Leave him alone. What did he ever do to you?" I demanded, hoping to appeal to whatever sense of decency they might have. One of the bullies, the tallest one, sneered at me and said, "Why do you care? Mind your own business."

"You're always gonna be the most important thing in the world to me, my darling." König's eyes looked up at you, he was almost completely finished with his meal.He finished chewing on the last piece of bacon. "You're too kind. Always too kind." He had an adorable expression on his face, he looked incredibly fond of you, even after all these years."What do I even do to deserve a girl like you?" He shook his head slightly. "I'm just a dumb soldier. I've done things that are...not very nice."☆☆☆☆

you like it?" Callan's voice came from the front of the bed, and damn it, why was he so quiet when he walked up on people? Or maybe I'd just been distracted for a second."You remembered," I whispered, in awe of how perfect the stars on the ceiling were. I could almost pretend I was outside, away from the city lights and the polluted air, where I could see the night sky with clarity."Of course, I do. It's one of the best memories I have, and I wanted a piece of that night with me."1Smiling, I agreed easily, "It's one of mine too." It had been my first official date, and the day Callan opened up to me. I treasured that day, like I did with all days that included being with these men.2I shifted my gaze to him, and I almost stopped breathing. I really hadn't been prepared for this view, but oh God, what a delicious view. He was undressed, only wearing a pair of boxers that did nothing to hide the package beneath them. I looked my fill unabashedly, taking in his lean and muscular body. In these past weeks, he'd bulked up quite a bit, making his abs more prominent, along with his strong thighs and arms. I didn't know how it was possible to gain that much muscle that quickly unless he'd been living in the gym.11"Eh..." My brain short-circuited. "I thought you only slept naked?" I blushed the second the words were out. I did not know why I said that. And why the hell did I sound disappointed? I was so not in the mood for any sexy time right now, unless... No. No unless nothing. I needed sleep, nothing else.19Mateo chuckled next to me, apparently finding my question funny."Normally, I do," Callan said amused. I could definitely hear he wanted to laugh as well but thank God someone had the sense to not make me too embarrassed. "But I figured I could manage for a night.""Why?" My mouth formed the question before my brain could catch up. I wanted to facepalm myself hard enough to knock me out for the rest of the night.23Mateo chuckled even louder. Damn him.4"Why?" Callan mused. "Do you want me naked, Bella, is that is?"45"No." I shook my head vehemently, probably overdoing it. "I just want you comfortable, that's it." Was that it, though? Probably not."And it won't make you uncomfortable if I take it off?""Why would it? There's nothing I haven't seen before," I said flippantly, but my heart was beating just a bit too quickly for me to believe myself. Not that I would be uncomfortable, just...aware of his naked body sleeping an inch away from me.2Callan smirked. "If you say so."He grabbed the waistband of his boxer and dragged it down slowly, as if he was giving me time to object. When I didn't he wrenched it off, and all I could do was stare.40His dick was semi hard, curving slightly upwards. The prince Albert piercing glinted from the light at the bedside table, and my mind wasn't strong enough to block out the memory of what the bars of the piercing felt inside me, how they stroke my walls. His dick jerked under my gaze, and I shifted a little in bed. Even as tired as I was, it did nothing for my neglected pussy.28"Unless you want me to sleep uncomfortable tonight, you should probably stop staring at it," Callan commented with an undertone of smugness.10Oh, right. I bit my lip and forced my stare away from him, all the while my cheeks were burning with embarrassment. A moment later, the mattress on my right side shifted under his weight, and I had to will myself to not do or say anything stupid. And then I felt Mateo move off the bed."Where are you going?" I asked, almost in a state of panic. I didn't want him to leave."Nowhere, babe. I'm getting ready for bed."37My eyes widened at the new nickname. What was it about these men and nicknames? Not that I didn't like it, I did, very much so.7Telltales of clothing landing on the floor made it hard for me to not look, but I managed. The fear of something more stupid coming out of my mouth was enough motivation.2The door to the bedroom opened up suddenly, and a large body appeared in the doorway. I froze for a heartbeat before realizing it was Gideon.16"Did you watch the tapes?" Mateo questioned as he returned to the bed, sliding under the comforter I was sharing with him. Callan had one of his own, which was probably a good thing. I'd probably struggle to fall asleep if I had to feel his naked body against mine throughout the night.

You're always gonna be the most important thing in the world to me, my darling." König's eyes looked up at you, he was almost completely finished with his meal.He finished chewing on the last piece of bacon. "You're too kind. Always too kind." He had an adorable expression on his face, he looked incredibly fond of you, even after all these years."What do I even do to deserve a girl like you?" He shook his head slightly. "I'm just a dumb soldier. I've done things that are...not very nice."☆☆☆☆

Analyze and provide context for the following quote:"I didn’t want you to think I was just some nobody. You see, I usually find myself among strangers because I drift here and there trying to forget the sad thing that happened to me.”Identify the speaker (1 pt.)Why is the quote significant to the novel? What is its significance to a character’s development and/or the plot? (2 pt.)View keyboard shortcutsEditViewInsertFormatToolsTable12ptParagraph