BEN

　　The pain in Mum's voice splits my heart into a million pieces.I ball my hands into fists."For what?"

　　She is the reason I have trouble sleeping alone.If Asher is not home,it's harder to fall asleep.I might give him a speech about being strong anytime he sneaks into my bed after a nightmare but those are the best parts of my nights.Sleep comes easily when he is there.She won't hurt me if I am not alone.

　　Tears cloud my vision as the dark memories ...