Five Survive Holly Jackson Novels & Stories

“Do you know how I survived those five years in prison, constantly bullied and beaten? I held on because I kept thinking of you both. Even when they had only left me one drop of water, that thought was what kept me alive. “But everything I went through had been brought on by you two. And after all that, I was still dumb enough to feel grateful that you hadn’t completely abandoned me. I’ll never make that mistake again. Xena slapped herself right in front of me. “I know I was wrong, but I swear, I’ve only ever loved you!” Riley followed suit, slapping his own cheek. “I just want you to be my dad!” I did not move. I walked away, leaving their desperate kneeling and loud smacking behind me. I w