In Her Shadow

by Lilah Raine

For years, I tried telling myself that what I feel for her is love, but it’s not, it can’t be. Love isn’t supposed to hurt, and I’ve been in pain since the day I laid eyes on her.

Eloise Meadows may not be mine, but she’s always been mine to protect, and that’s exactly what I’m doing.

“I’ve killed every single person that’s ever hurt you, that's how it’s always gonna be. I’m just hoping that having you close, and you being mine, means fewer people have to die.” I have no idea how, but I’m pretty sure he just made murder sound romantic.