I just realized that Alana never loved me, she was obsessed with me. She considered me a trophy she'd won after eliminating all her competitors. Her ego was bruised when I ended our relationship and even married another woman. Alana wouldn't stop messing up my life until her ego was satisfied. Because all she wanted was to see me suffer.

"Hey, how are you feeling this morning, buddy?"

"Don't ever ask me how I'm feeling because you know exactly how I feel."

Erick grimaced. He was enjoying his ...