Promises - The 5th Wave - C.S. X B.P.

"I don't know who is controlling my hand, because it couldn't possibly be me who is reaching toward Ben's and holding it. He seems surprised as well, but doesn't let go, much to my relief.

"I can't believe you're alive," I say before I can stop myself.

"I know what you mean. I thought everyone I knew was dead," he agrees, giving my hand a quick squeeze and making my heart flutter.

What is the matter with me!?! Here we are, in the middle of an alien invasion, away from everything we know, mankind's only hope for survival. And all I can think about is some stupid schoolgirl crush! I let go of his hand."

What would happen if Cassie and Sam were never separated? What if they went to Camp Haven together and she ended up in the same squad with the one and only Ben Parish?

With no else to turn to, Ben and Cassie become the friends that they never had before. And despite a constant sense of threat and mistrust, they're friendship may grow into something more. But when their world gets turned upside down...again, will they be able to survive together? Or will they die apart?