"I just need some time away from you, and everything that comes with you. I think Lucas and I will find a place near the school so that- "

"No!" he interrupted me. "No, don't leave me, Adira," he begged. He cupped my face, shaking his head. "I love you so much, I wouldn't survive without you, please. You're everything to me," he was distraught now, saying words of promises.

"I'll do anything you want of me except that. If I let go, you won't come back, I just know it," he cried, "Adira, understand that you own me," he pulled me in a long tight embrace and I allowed...