Never Letting Go

Ryker's voice was soft. He said, "That was the first time I was left behind. Even though I was just a kid, that feeling is something I'll never forget."

When he spoke of being left behind, the calm mask cracked. Bewilderment and fear flashed across his face, as if he had no idea what he'd done wrong yet still had to pay the price.

Ryker continued, "The second time I was left behind was when I fi