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"Shades of Grey"
Another favourite quote of mine from Chapter 12 (my italics):
“Jack…” Ennis spoke through gathering tears, heavy and thick in his throat—even without the possibility of a future together, the idea of it ending this way between them brought pain he could not bear. Jack responded to the ache in his voice automatically, his gaze coming up to land on Ennis’s, anger in a losing battle with compassion, one hand reaching out. Ennis marveled at his own selfishness, seeking comfort and reassurance from the person he had just wounded, taking for himself what Jack probably could not afford to give.
Reminded me of that old cliche, "You always hurt the one you love." Only difference here is that Amy has elevated it to high art.
Beautiful.