The couple clung to each other, tears streaming down their faces as the weight of regret crushed them. Why had they ever believed the words of an unrelated adopted son over their own flesh and blood?
Why had they treated Logan with such coldness, as if he were their enemy? They couldn't answer, not truly. This wasn't even the first time the thought had crossed their minds, but back then, they dismissed it, convincing themselves it was only natural for their child to obey them unconditionally, to follow without question.
They had believed it was their right.
But now… now everything felt different. Fear gnawed at them, the fear of losing Logan forever because of their foolish mistakes. Yet what could they do? Logan had broken free of the chains that once bound him.
