Why? Why Matt and not me? Why did I live? Why did he die? What did I ever do in life to warrant such a punishment? The questions are endless, and I always told myself I would never know the answer.” Arrow gave my fingers a squeeze, offering me support, empathy. Offering comfort so I didn’t have to be alone. “Earlier this morning, which frankly feels like a lifetime ago…” I muttered. He made a sound of agreement. “I realized something. When you came rushing out of the bathroom like a lion protecting its den and planted yourself in front of me. When you challenged your own brother to protect me?
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