Flare
“You left us, Flare. Without an explanation. You just left.” My dad finally speaks up and I sigh deeply. When I lean forward to touch his hand, he rips it back, and I feel tears forming in my eyes.
“I left because you were all on the verge of war. I believed if I wasn’t there anymore you would all be safe.” My voice is barely a whisper, and I’m ready to get out of there. This was the confrontation I wanted to avoid.
“Sweetheart, we would have fought for you. We just never understood why you rejected Simon. No offense, Damian, but you know that if you reject your first mate, there isn’t a huge possibility that you will find a second.” My mom touches my dad’s hand and I wish that my relationship will one day be as good as theirs. After so many years, it’s clear that they are still m
