And finally, there are images of me and Arthur running out of the event, Arthur ahead of me. Arthur’s mask and glasses have fallen off, displaying his identity–and by extension,…

And finally, there are images of me and Arthur running out of the event, Arthur ahead of me. Arthur’s mask and glasses have fallen off, displaying his identity–and by extension,…

“Mr. Brooks will see you now.”  The sound of the receptionist’s voice snaps me out of my deep thoughts. I look up to see her standing beside an open door,…

Chapter 83  Finally, Arthur responds, his voice slightly clipped. “Regardless, I know you have your own things going on right now and can’t monitor Miles every second of every day….

Chapter 82  +25 BONUS  Chapter 82  Iris  I wake up to the sensation of sunlight hitting my face for the first time in days. The rain has passed, and the…

Miles is hanging onto the branch with both hands, his little legs dangling in the air.  “Hang on!” Arthur says, slowly pulling the branch up. Once he’s not leaning precariously…

Seeing my son, soaking wet and clutching a fallen tree for dear life, sends such a feeling of horror through me that I move without even thinking.  “Miles, hang on!”…

“He can’t have gone far,” Arthur says as we hurry across the street once the coast is clear. “Not in this rain.”  I shoot Arthur a glance, and I can…

Arthur and I don’t hesitate. I’m not even sure if I properly set my glass down on the bar before I’m taking off, or if it falls to the floor…

I hate how easy it is to slip into that feeling with him. And how this isn’t the first time I’ve felt the urge to let go of. everything and…