Chapter 9

"I want to start a fresh start with you, me, and our Claire. Will you help me?" I asked, slowly shifting the topic, and instantly he nodded with a huge smile. I know, he has been also hurting as much as me. After all, he has also lost his family, and after the loss of his real family, once again he has lost people whom he had the right to call family. Thank you, Chris, for making me realize something this precious.

"Wouldn't you like to have a fresh start with me, baby?" Suddenly a strong, edgy-rough, husky voice came to me, making my eyes snap in that direction. And as soon as my eyes landed on the person, I felt my throat getting dried. My fingers started trembling, and I blinked a few times, wishing that this would be just my nightmare, not reality. I closed my eyes and looked at him again, but he was still there.

"Z-Zachary W-Wilson?" I stuttered and gulped down my saliva, instantly taking a step back. I stumbled on