"H-he said that I-l was going to be in a lot of pain in a week," she sobbed. If you were in that position and not crying, there was something wrong with you. She is feeling so much pressure that she is on the verge of collapsing. Piece by piece.

Anthony tightens his grip on her, "Don't worry, I'll never let you go, I marked you for a reason," he says, his voice slightly sad. She had a sneaking suspicion that they both knew it was over, but all they could do was try.

She does not respond, leaving them in silence with their thoughts. She felt safe with him,...