Sequel: Into The Light

Left In The Dark

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“Aaron…you aren’t in condition to be running from the FBI.” I said, my voice shaking, trying to stay calm.

“Don’t tell me what I should and shouldn’t be doing.” He snapped, before looking at me. His face softened as he tried again.

“Listen…I’m fine. I’ve been in this position before.” He began before I cut him off.

“I haven’t.” I stated the obvious.

“True, but you see. I know how to.”

“I don’t”

“If you’ll let me speak, Willow.” He said, glaring at me. “I know how to do this.”

“I could be indangered.” I pointed out, as he looked at me with love in his eyes. “Willow.” He breathed, touching my face.

“Willow…I won’t let anything hurt you.” He said, as I rubbed up against his hand.

“What about my family?” I asked. Something washed over his face, sending me a bad feeling.

“You won’t let anything hurt them, right?” I asked, my voice rising alittle.

“Right?” I asked in a shout. He looked down at his shoes.

“Aaron! Answer me!” I screamed. “Willow.” He started, my eyes began to burn. “Promise me you won’t let anything hurt Ava.” I whispered.

“I can’t” He said, staring at me, looking for forgiveness. “Why not…” I asked, my voice dropping to a whisper. Once he didn’t answer, I repeated myself.

“You won’t let anything hurt them…you can’t.” I began to whimper.

“Because I’m afraid I already have…”