Lorcan and I walked slowly down the path towards the parked red car. I could feel my heart pounding. Every fibre of my body wanted to let it go and go back to my home. I wanted to fall back into my parents' arms and feel free. I didn't want to endure the years of s*****y that lay ahead of me after tonight. I wanted to run through the meadows with my hair loose again and not worry about what was waiting for me tomorrow. But all that has to be forgotten. I cannot give up and defy the existing rules.
Lorcan opened the door of the red car in one easy movement. There was a loud thud, the door closed and I sat on the passenger side. Lorcan walked around the car with a few quick steps, and soon took his place in the driver's seat. His expression was still unreadable, like full rain clouds. The s
