Drake

She saved me.

I wanted to hold her more. I wanted to feel her heart beating. But I know that to save her I have to let her go, for now.

I am so angry at myself, so angry at how useless I am. Parker was also in surgery for all the beatings he took from Archer’s men.

“Drake,” Leon said as he shook me, taking me away from my thoughts.

“What?’ I retorted.

“Sorry,” I said apologetically. I know that none of this was his fault. It was mine. I wipe my face with my hand in frustration.

“I’m sorry,” Leon said softly. I was glad that they arrived the moment that they did. Because if they didn’t, I don’t know what would have become of us. Unfortunately, Archer and some of his men had escaped. But that's the least of my worries for now. I am worried for the person who saved my life even when she had the chance to save her own.

I turned and looked at him.

“It’s not your fault,” I said.

“It was mine, for being useless,” I added.

“You know that’s not true,” He said.

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