NIKOLAI
I held Tamara as she continued to weep. Seeing Leo lay there, taking his last breaths, was heart wrenching. It pained me so much that I couldn't save him. I felt like it was my fault. If only I had gone there in time!
He hadn't spoken since the night I brought him in. Hadn't opened his eyes until today, and when he finally did, it was to say goodbye.
Leo turned his head and gazed at his mother. His face and whole skin, so pale and rid of life. I let Tamara go, stepping back so I could give them the privacy they needed.
I swore as he reached out and took Tamara's hand in his. Whoever it was that fid this...I was going to kill him.
It was just too much.
Unable to watch anymore, I turned around and closed my eyes, bringing my hand to pinch the bridge of my nose. I didn't want to
