Annalise's POV
I take the warm cup offered to me in the living room as my family members surround me, silently waiting for me to explain it all.
Stefan sits by my side as the twins sit at my feet on the thick rug, cradling their own cups of hot chocolate. I look around the room to see all my family members looking on encouragingly, letting me know that they were there for me no matter what. I take a deep breath and allowed the words to flow past my lips.
"After my father died, I told myself that I was going to live my life for myself. Even after Detective Black took me in, their house never felt completely like home. I always felt like there was something I needed to do for myself. So, when I turned 16, I told Detective Black that I needed to leave. To figure out things for myself. And
