Life has changed for me over the past few years. Something's for the worst and something's for the better.
I feel a lot safer now knowing everyone knows the truth about Conner. Not just the most recent things which have occurred but I had to testify and tell the court everything he had done so he could be sent to jury or a special home or something. I have no more secrets, just a pretty impressive scar just under my fringe.
I got to leave the hospital two days ago with the warning not to do much and to avoid contact. Rick was let out today, his hand in a cast. He had a bandage wrapped around his rib cage too. Hidden beneath his clothes, surrounded by bruises. Once he had done the rounds of question we had headed upstairs while everyone went off to school.
Laying on his bed Rick had fallen asleep ages ago, the stress of the last few days catching up on him. His head was leaning on my lap while I sat supposedly reading. I couldn't help staring at him as he slept.
I didn't think I was ever going to get this lucky. I truly had found a prince who was willing to stand up for me and save me from my nightmares. I had my life turned upside down when my parents decided to become care workers. Not all bad beginnings have to stay that way. I found love and a family; two things I didn't think would ever happen to me. I have never felt so happy and watching Rick sleep muttering odd things under his breath. I loved him and that was never going to change.
This was my happy ending.
Finished, I know such a cheesy ending but Anna deserved it. I hope you guys have liked this story and thank you so much for all the reviews and your kind words…love you all.