Without saying anything, Xavier holds me against him. As if trying to shield me from my memories.
"How did you know it was Craig?"
I close my eyes, and let out a deep breath.
"I went back to the car. Hoping and praying that Mason would still be alive. Which is when I saw a note attached to Mason's chest. 'You're mine, and no one else's.' Was all it said. But it was more than enough. What happened was all my fault. Mason was a great guy, a true sweetheart. A father figure in a way, but most importantly a true friend. After that happened, I knew it wasn't safe to have any friends. I isolated myself from everyone. My only friends became the stars and my books."
After I finish, Xavier grips my shoulder, forcing me to look at him.
"Please, don't ever think what happened that day was your
