"Why, Adam? Why did you tell me? Especially when you could have just cut and run now that you have nothing holding you here in Halifax?" He seemed perplexed that I asked. He took a few moments to formulate his thoughts before answering. "Anna. I don't blame you for questioning my motivation. All I can say is that I have been a complete and total fool. I believed a bunch of lies from people that are the scum of the earth. I have listened to Fiona's lies since I met her our first year of university. She spins a good story, and I fell for it. I fell under her spell. A spell woven with s*x, a tale of tragedy, and a quest for revenge." He gave a wry smirk before continuing. "The fact I believed her is on me, and only me. The longer I was with her the deeper I got involved in their plans. I ha