{Parris’s POV}
“And I swear to God, Parris, I will avenge you. I will hunt them down—the people who have hurt you will pay.” Theo continued with a clenched fist and a dark look on his face.
My face softened.
Seeing him like this, mad but obviously still in pain, hurt me. I felt like I was one of the reasons for it. Because he could remember everything clearly, from the day it started and how it ended…and I can’t.
Slowly, I reached for his hand and entwined it with mine. He looked down at our hands, surprised.
I sighed. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry that you have to live for five years with that anger and pain. I’m sorry for leaving you all alone. I’m sorry if I hadn't been there for you for the past years…I-If I'd known, I would’ve…” I swallowed, feeling my throat tighten with each second. “I
