XANDER
The sound of thunder rumbles behind the gray clouds as I step out of my car, signaling an imminent rain. It perfectly matches my vibe right now. Holding my bandaged fist, I survey the local prison building and take a deep, calming breath. The broken bones and bruised knuckles still sting, but it's just surface-level pain compared to what I discovered that night, the raging truth that shattered my world.
When Emily finally revealed her deepest fear, everything fell apart. It's the worst feeling ever, and all I could do was hold her tight, kiss her, and assure her that everything will be okay, while suppressing the urge to punch the concrete wall behind her.
But I did it anyway. I couldn't hold back. I let my anger get the best of me, and it devastated her even more. She was scared
