I carefully lifted her out of the cooling water. I wrapped her in a big, soft towel, dried her off, and carried her to the bed to tuck her in. She was sleeping deeply. Even in her sleep, her hand clutched the necklace around her neck.
I sat by the bed for a long time, just watching her. Moonlight shone through the gap in the curtains, casting a soft shadow on her face. She was beautiful but fragile. She had carried way too much pain that she didn't deserve.
But this ends now.
I stood up gently, tucked the blanket around her, and quietly slipped out of the bedroom.
I walked into the study and sank into the chair. I stared at the computer screen. I hesitated, but finally turned it on.
I knew what I was looking for. I knew how it was going to make me feel. But I had to watch. I needed to
