"Here," they say untying my hands and handing me a glass of water.
"Who are you? Why did you kill them?" I question and they sigh.
"Let me tell you a story," they start and I roll my eyes.
"Fine," I mumble sitting back.
"A long time ago a boy fell in love with a girl. She was his world. Yet she never saw him. At least not in the way he wanted to be seen. Then one day he was. The girl and the boy were in love. However, some people weren't in favor of their love. In fact, they despised it so much that they parted them. Removing any and all communication between them. Then one day the boy returned and the girl had seen someone new, forgetting all about the boy."
"I'm sorry," I whisper, "but I don't understand what this has to do with me or my family?"
The person laughs and says, "It was you. The girl in the story." I'm shocked. I don't know anyone that fits that description. Then it hits me and the pieces fall into place and I whisper.
"Kaiden?"
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Fragile Fire
RomanceVanessa "Nessa" Mitchell never intended for her entire life to go up in flames. Literally. One night. One chance of forgiveness. One chance to set her name straight. At least that is until Kaiden Arthur Greenspan comes in. He's arrogant, cocky, and...