***CONTENT WARNING!!!*** THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER DEPICTS MASAGINISTIC TENDENCIES AND GRAPHIC DISPLAYS OF TOXIC MASCULINITY. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!!
I make my way downstairs and find my mother and father waiting for me in the living room. I put on my bravest face that I can muster and walk into the living room with my back straight and my head held high. I know that whatever is going to happen has to happen. Selene told me so herself.
My father rises slowly from his seat next to my mother and moves towards me. He places his hands on my shoulders and looks into my eyes. “Are you ready?”
I nod my head. “I am.” He sighs and takes my hand as he leads me towards the back yard. When he slides the door open, I notice that there are several people already standing outside waiting for me
