Love's Sacrifice

I am nothing like my family. But I'm held captive by their secrets and lies.

I should have listened to that voice in my head and left Susan alone. But I couldn't just walk away. She was the only brightness in my life-a life of living in the shadows cast by the evil that surrounded me.

She taught my heart to love. But in return, she was forced to run away and leave everything behind, including me. After that, my life was never the same.

I no longer live-I survive. I survive to protect her from my family.

I didn't deserve another chance with Susan, but an accidental meeting years later gave me just that. And selfishly, I couldn't let her go-I never could. Unfortunately, neither would my family.

Only able to communicate in secret, Susan and I had to wait for the day that my family's truths would be exposed and we could finally be together. Until then, I would tell their lies and keep my silence. But I will have my revenge.

Some would think our story is one of loss. But sometimes through loss, we discover the most precious gifts of all.