How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
In the morning I would be able to go because I loved them and I had no other choice. "I love you," I said to their sleeping heads. "I love you. I need you. I couldn't leave you if it wasn't so." (38.117)
When Ben leaves the island to go find help, he has to overcome his strong instinct to stay and protect his brothers. He wins out, but just barely.