.

                I hold her in my arms, staring at her pale cheeks, dark hair and blood stained clothes. I scream, clenching my head in my hands, watching the rain pour over her. Her voice echoes in my head.

                Why not? Why wouldn’t you?!

You don’t care!

…I love you…

                Tears burn my eyes, and rage runs through my body.

                                Why didn’t I protect her?

                                                Why did I let her leave?

                                                                Why didn’t I tell her sooner…

                I can’t look at her body anymore…

                I stand; ready to walk back to the mansion, knowing I’ll never see her eyes glow again, her smile, her warm skin…

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