HIS TO RUIN
“Don’t burn us to the ground for a ghost story. Don’t throw away my love for a monster who won't hesitate to slaughter you.”
I stood frozen in his embrace, my arms hanging uselessly at my sides, tears soaking the front of his expensive shirt. Slowly, agonizingly, I lifted my hands and placed them flat against his chest.
“You deserve peace, Derrick,” I whispered into the quiet room. “And I am a walking warzone.”
He tightened his grip as I pushed against him. “I can handle the crossfire. Whatever darkness is out there, I can handle it.”
“But I don’t want you to!” I screamed, shoving him back with all the strength I had left. “I don't want you bleeding for me! I don't want you dragged into a gr
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