Unholy Love
The sobs racked my body, and I felt like I was drowning in a sea of despair.
In my desperate search for an escape, I opened a drawer and retrieved a small blade, one that I had hoped never to use again. With trembling hands, I began to peel off my pants, the cold air against my bare skin a stark reminder of what I was about to do.
Just as I was on the brink of succumbing to the destructive urge, the door to my room swung open with a sudden force. Startled, I looked up and my heart constricted when I saw Xavier standing there, his eyes wide with shock and concern.