rain down the walls and across the floors. I thought of every horrific story Darius had shared with me about his upbringing, of every punch and kick, every lesson and punishment. I thought of the man who had been forged within this hell, his heart brave and true despite all he had endured. I thought of him as I walked through room after room and the heat of the flames burned the tears from my cheeks as if they weren’t even falling at all.
Oh tory :(((&&
