When the Stars Fall (Lost Stars, #1)

by Emery Rose

Dear Lila, There are only so many times a person can say they’re sorry before the words become meaningless. But I’ll say it again for the millionth time. I’m sorry. I can’t do this anymore. I can’t keep hurting you and pretend it’s okay. I can’t turn a blind eye, knowing that the source of all our problems is me. I used to believe that I could make you happier than any other man ever could. I used to believe that I was worthy of your love. Or, at the very least, that I could strive to be. But I’m not that man anymore. And you deserve so much better. I promised you that I would never leave you but I have to. If I stay, I’ll only destroy you. At first, you might not see it this way but in time you’ll come to realize that I did the best thing I could for you. I’m leaving because I love you. I love you so fucking much that it’s killing me to watch you suffer because of me. Every day I’ve watched you fade until all the light in your eyes was gone, and I knew it was because of me. I did that to you. I took the light out of your eyes when all I ever wanted to do was make you shine brighter. Ever since the day we met, I’ve wanted to protect you and keep you safe. But what happens when the biggest threat to your safety is the man you live with? The man who claims to love you above all others? What kind of man have I become that I would subject you to so much pain and suffering? The kind of man you don’t need in your life. All I want is for you to be happy. And the only way I know h...