Chosen By The Moon

Chapter 0202

“Are you ok?” I simply nodded my head and swallowed thickly as I gently unfolded the paper and smiled. There lying in the center of the paper between the folds, was a passport style photograph of me, my mom, my dad and a very young baby Freddie. Where she even found it was beyond me, but it was the last time we were all together as a family, before the new world ripped us apart. “That’s a nice picture.”

I think Clarke was feeling a little weird about the whole thing, but still it was nice to have him with me.

I set the photograph down beside me and brought my attention to the writing that adjourned the page. My mom always did have lovely handwriting.

I felt my eyes begin to water instantly, which prompted Ryan to place his palm upon my knee. His physical touch was just a small yet innocent reminder that he was with me, and for that I was extremely grateful.

Dylan.

I know I should be saying these words to you in person, rather than writing them down on paper

lady. I was powerless to stop you from being taken from me, and I will regret my actions for the rest of my life. You would have fought with

failed you massively and I

who you are, and I had no idea just how many times you protected me and your brother over the years. I made you grow up before you should have, but I am so so proud

You are so strong and I’m begging you to never lose it. Keep your head high and don’t you dare

too. We will be

safe, and always do

Love you always

Mom. Xx

the time I had finished reading my mothers words, salty water was rolling down my

inside that one letter was exactly what I needed to hear in order to move forwards. My mother was right, I had been beaten