The Day I Went Dark, My Family Broke
He clawed at Lucian's hands, kicking and struggling.
Then, just as Lucian's grip threatened to end Ryan's life, he let go.
Collapsing to his knees, he covered his face, his shoulders shaking.
None of them were innocent. My leaving was what they all deserved.
Outside, snow fell in thick, silent sheets.
He had once sworn he would never let me suffer. If he broke that promise, I would walk away and never see him again.
The vow had come true.
He betrayed me, and I let him go.