'Yep, I fell in love. We think we’re so advanced, the human race. We think we’re so strong and we’re so smart.' He looked to the audience. 'We’re bulletproof. We have penicillin and the internet and pacemakers and there’s almost nowhere left to explore so we’re going to outer space.' She cocked her head. 'We have total control—until we fall in love.'
I felt my features harden. 'Don’t feel bad for me. I don’t want pity.'
He shook his head and snorted. 'Ice Queen, I watch you eat men’s bones like breakfast cereal. I don’t pity you. I wish life dealt you different cards.'
'There are so many things I needed to say to you. I’m sorry. I miss you. I love you. I want to be with you. I can’t fucking breathe without you.'