Chapter 109

"N-n-no, I-I'd rather die than go back there."

Before I could help myself, I had her in my arms. One arm was wrapped possessively around her. My other hand was pressed to the back of her head, pushing her head to my chest. She was sobbing and trembling. I felt sick to my stomach, the feeling sobering me up a little.

"I'm sorry," I whispered. "I'm so sorry... Please don't cry."

"I-I-I can't go b