Aiden

I dropped the hairdryer on the nightstand and caught Leah before she could limp away. I lowered her gently on the bed.

Kneeling, I raised her foot. My frustration boiled with each shard I picked out.

She didn't make a sound as I cleaned her injury like she was now numb to pain.

"Don't do this to yourself, Leah." My voice was soft as I cleaned her wounds. "If you need to hurt someone, hurt me instead."

She turned her head away from me, staring at the ceiling.

I kissed the top of her ...