Orion's arms wrapped tightly around me, anchoring my trembling body in place.
Every muscle in my frame shook uncontrollably, and I bit down hard on my lips to hold back the floodgates of grief I'd suppressed for years.
"I'm so sorry. I should've found you sooner. This is all my fault." Tremors laced Orion's voice, thick with unbridled regret and self-blame.
As I leaned against his warm chest, the last thread of rationality holding my emotions together finally snapped.
Loud, unrestrained sobs tore from my throat, releasing every ounce of grievance, pain, and helplessness I'd buried deep inside for seven long years.
No rushed words of comfort fell from Orion's lips. He simply held me quietly, letting me cry out every hurt, his embrace steady and unwavering through every shuddering breat
