I step back, taking a calming breath in before I turn and place the gun back where I got it from.
Arms surround me, holding me up, really. It’s over, it’s finally over, and I don’t have to worry about monsters lurking in the dark. Amelia will be safe, my family will be safe and I can see a future that I never thought possible.
“You did good, baby. I’m so f*****g proud of you.” Kaden says as he kisses my head, getting blood on him in the process.
“I agree, we are all proud of you, darlin. You could have walked away and left us to take care of him, but you didn’t. You steeled that spine of yours and got the job done. You are strong and will make a great pres and donna.” My dad says and I just nod my head at his words.
How surreal this is, to be told they are proud of me for taking a m
