Chapter 17

I throw myself down onto the ground, leaning against a tree and looking out onto the lake. What I would give for everything just to be simple again! Ricky doesn't seem to understand that revenge won't change anything - it won't bring mom and dad back, it won't remove the memories of that horrific night, it won't repair our broken childhood.

The more I think about it, the more ludicrous the whole thing becomes. I love my brother. He's been the one constant all through my life and I trust him more than anyone, but he's wrong to push for me to choose revenge over Liam.

"There you are. " a husky voice breaks me from my thoughts and I look up to find Liam staring down at me, concern etched in his face.

"I just needed a moment alone. "

I sigh and get up, leaning against him and letting him wrap his arms protectively around me, resting his chin on my head.

"Your brother is one stubborn arse, babe."

"It's just that all we've ever kno