He carried me onto his lap and rocked back and forth. I slowly started to calm down but I didn't stop crying. All those memories would never go away. Ever. He got up and carried me to the couch and sat down while I straddled his waist and I buried my face in his neck. "Please don't let them get me." I croaked out while sobbing more. His hold on me tightened as he brought me even closer to his chest. "I would never let them come after you again. If - hands around their neck and watching the life in their eyes go away."

"Just please, don't let them...