The memories flashed before his eyes. Memories of her leaving him. Of her disappearing. He felt his anger rise up once again. Why was he feeling this way? Sure, he was mad at her for leaving him, but this was different. This was something worse, he realized. He remembered her telling him not to hurt her.

He remembered telling her that she was safe now because he was going to protect her. But that wasn’t true. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t keep her safe. The only thing keeping her safe was him. She needed him, but he didn’t need her.

He let go of her hand and...