It killed me to leave her behind. Every night I closed my eyes to the images of her lifeless body in the hospital. Her second chance came, but it wasn't with me. It was with my brother. I wanted to kill him and take his place. Except it wouldn't change anything. She hated me. But then secrets unraveled. The truth would twist into something bitter before it set me free. Masks dropped. Gloves were off. I'd fight for her. I'd bring her back. I'd protect her even if it was the last thing I did. We made a promise. She was mine, and I was hers. To win, I'd risk it all. My heart and life included.