Better Hide

by Alina May

I want to both laugh and beat her ass. If Jo wants to come all night, she can come all night. I’ll enjoy her misery.

She should probably keep trying to hide from me. Because once I have her heart, I’ll never give it back. Even if she begs.

“I’ll be your everything, Jo. I’ll be the air you fucking breathe. And every time you forget it, I’ll remind you of it.” His voice lowers, “You can’t live without us. We won’t let you.”

“You don’t get to say no. You don’t get to call the shots. We do. We’ll take care of you. We’ll fight your battles. We’ll feed you, clothe you, bathe you, fucking hell, breathe for you. Stop fighting us.”

“I’ll chase you to the ends of the earth, Jo. Please stop hiding from me.” Then, even softer, “I need you.”