Miserably Delightful

epilogue

"Where the fuck is Sang?" North growled when Micah walked into the living room.

The entire left side of his face was coated in bruises, and most of the guys didn't want to admit that they were concerned about it. Micah seemed nervous to be there, and rather upset as well. His shoulders were slumped forward, indicating how tired he was. In his hand, he was holding a piece of paper, folded up with neat handwriting scrawled on the back of it.

"I'm sorry," was all he said, as he handed the piece of paper over to Kota. His dark eyes reflected true sympathy, and he even patted Kota's shoulder, before quickly scurrying away back to the car that was waiting for him outside. The boys watched him leave, before turning their attention to the paper he had left with them.

The words on the back of the paper had all of them freezing and exchanging looks.

To: My loves

From: Your love

"It's from Sang," Gabriel whispered, his eyes lighting up with hope that the rest of them were lacking in the moment. "Kota, read it. Come on."

Kota swallowed hard, but unfolded the paper, reluctant to see what she had written to them. He didn't want to be their strong leader in the moment, he wanted to be anyone else, someone who didn't have to read to them the words their girl had left for them.

My boys,

Trust me, I wish to be writing anything else but this. If I got to make the decision, I would be doing this face to face, but time and Knox would not allow it.

I'm in true danger, as you know. Between Lauren and Volto, I've never felt more on edge. I'm constantly looking over my shoulder, waiting for someone to attack me. I cannot live my life in fear, and I hope you understand this.

I'm going away, somewhere that will be safe, somewhere that will allow me to live life without having to look over my shoulder.

You're probably confused as to what the tipping point was. I left early this morning to speak to Lauren. Marie had called me, informing me that she had beat Micah. I can't allow that. She can torture me all she wants, but not my siblings.

Lauren pushed me down the stairs and locked me in a closet. When Knox found me, he had his breaking point. He could no longer watch his sister suffer and sit by silently. Him and Axel concocted this plan awhile ago, and now it's being put into place because they truly fear for my safety.

I never wanted to leave you.

If it were up to me, I would have figured something else out or brought you with me, but it's no longer in my hands. You must understand how much this hurts me, and how I never wanted to hurt you.

As you read this, I am probably in Corey's arms, crying my eyes out, wishing to be with you instead.

I love you each so much, and I want you to continue living life to the fullest.

Kota, you are the most brilliant boy I have ever met. You have the most beautiful mind. I hope you find the confidence you so sorely lack currently. Be the man your family needs.

Victor, your music is so wonderful. Do not let your parents ruin it for you. Play for yourself and no one else. Remember the tunes that bring you happiness.

Silas, remember to speak your mind and follow your passions. Do not keep everything to yourself, rely on your family. I hope the weight you carry on your shoulders lessens.

Nathan, you're so amazing and it hurts that your father makes you feel less than that. Stand strong and proud, because you are an amazing boy and I expect you'll be an amazing man too.

Gabriel, it pains me to know how you see yourself. Know that you are fantastic, and there are some things that you can do in this world that no one else can. Find confidence and wear it everyday, my beautiful boy.

Luke, continue spreading sunshine and happiness throughout the world. I know you daydream to escape harsh reality, but remember reality isn't so bad when you have your brothers. Take care of North for me.

North, I am sorry. I know you yell because you care and you worry more than anyone I know, but take a break sometimes. Go for a ride on your motorcycle and allow someone else to worry for you.

Sean, remain wonderful and kind to everyone. I know it's hard to in this cruel word, but care for others when no one else can. Bring smiles to girls faces with your flirtiness. Take care of Owen, I know he'll need it.

Owen, the boy that took the longest to open up to me. Allow the others in, let them the heal those wounds that are still throbbing and bleeding. They love you and all they want is to help.

I love you. Each of you. And I hope when we meet again you'll have forgiven me, and love me still.

Forever yours,

Sang.

Simultaneously, nine hearts broke.

a/n: you may proceed to attack me now! I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry, remember there's a second book and it's a series and the series is HEA.

*hides*

xoxo,

ry.