Alyssa

Leaving Zuri behind is the hardest thing I've ever done. 

Harder than running from Isaac.

Harder than learning I killed a man at seven because my father sold children for a living. 

Harder than choosing to die if it meant protecting the people I love. 

Because this...this feels like abandonment. 

She's almost one. Too little to understand why her mama kissed her goodnight and didn't stay. Too innocent to know I'm not leaving because I want ...