(Elias) " what are you thinking about?" Ryker asked as he was running his hand through my hair, which was both soothing and relaxing. We were both taking a bath, which was helping me with the pain after we had s*x. 'What it would be like to finally be able to see my parents again, despite what they did to me." I replied honestly. I could tell he didn't like it when I talked about my parents and my past, but it's something he'd have to deal with whether he likes it or not. " I can't wait for the day when you'll be able to be free from them. You carry too much burden at such a young age baby." I grimaced when he called me baby, not sure if I like it or not. ' I have a lot of help, plus Forest is back and it seems as if he's stronger now. I hope he won't ever have to leave me again th