~LIAM.

*~FLASHBACK~*

FOUR YEARS AGO.

The gate creaked shut behind me, its sound soft yet final. Mission complete. There had been no struggle as she never woke up. It was all easy, just how I fucking preferred it.

I didn't look back. The gravel crunched under my boots as I made my way to the motorcycle parked beneath the shadows. My gloves were already off, helmet under one arm. The night felt cold and familiar.

The ride back was quiet, the only sound the hum of the engine and the noise in my head.

When I pulled into headquarters, it was late. I parked, killed the engine, and walked in....