Chapter 124

Once I finish my rant, I meet my father's eyes. His wide and awed grey eyes. And I'm sure I've just made myself out to sound like that annoying chick from Twilight or something, but the word's I speak are true. And incredibly corny. But I'm not going to go back on them. "I don't know what to say, Ronnie." He breathes and immediately, I shake my head with a small smile. "You don't need to say anything. Just know that when I'm gone, Liam will be there with me. He won't let anything happen to me. I promise. Just like how you need to promise that you'll get as far away form Portland as you can, okay?" He seems uneasy at my words and I'm sure desperation has filled my eyes because not a second later does his eyes soften and he nods. Though it's stiff and forced, I'm still grateful. For the first time in years, I lean forward and grip him in a tight hug. He seems surprised by my actions, but he wraps his arms around me as well, resting his