*VICKY*

Leon was frozen. His muscles were tense, and he stared at me in wonder mixed with confusion and anger. Like he didn’t know what to think. But he was still here, so that had to mean something.

“Leon…?” I pressed, praying it would jolt him awake. I didn’t know what he was going to do, but no matter what decision he’d make, I’d support it, even if it hurt me in the process.

“Just…just give me a minute,” he almost whispered. ...