Between Blood and Bond
He had always wished I would know when to stop, that our meetings were only hurting us both, that letting go was for the best.
However, then, I was gone.
He staggered back, his balance off, and then he saw it—my right hand was gripping something tightly.
With a shaky heart, Keith knelt down to pry my fingers open, needing to see what I held onto in the end.
Keith was terrified of causing me any more pain. He tried to be gentle, warming my hand slightly before he cautiously unfolded it.
There, in my open palm, was a shard of a necklace, glinting faintly.
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