chapter 32(2)

Abbie “Why is she in there with her?” he demands, and the man steps away from him. “I’m fine, Gannon,” I tell him, and he looks at me, tearing his eyes from the guard. He sighs and twists the key in the lock, and opens it. Cassandra whimpers and presses into the corner further. I put my hand on his chest when he moves toward her. “Back off,” I tell him, and he looks at me. “You’re not touching her,” I tell him. “She helped him. How can you say that?” Gannon snaps at me. “And she will have to live with what she did, she is a monster, but even monsters have a story. Even monsters can feel, but I am not a monster, and I won’t be responsible for her children being orphaned,” I tell him as my eyes move in her direction. “She is just as much a victim as I am,” I say, tears burning my eyes. Gannon growls. “No!” he snarls. “It’s my choice. You said it’s my choice,” I whisper, and he looks at me. “She needs to be punished for what she did. She doesn’t deserve to live after that,” he snarls, ste