How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
What Jack did for me splintered me, and I wondered how my body stayed together each day instead of falling apart into the thousands of little pieces it should've been. Each time I look in a mirror, I was surprised the cracks didn't show on my face. With every smile, I should've shattered. (33.14)
Nikki has a lot of descriptors for how much she's suffering after Jack takes her place in the Tunnels. She's in so much pain it feels as though her body is splintered, shattered, falling apart. Ugh. Poor thing. Nikki has suffered a lot over the course of Everneath, and we hope she eventually finds some peace.