I coughed on my sob as he fell to the ground. "LET ME GO!" I sobbed. The devistation of it took hold as I realized it was all my fault. The man holding me tightened his grip on my arms. "PLEASE!" I shrieked. The man who gave me complete happiness since the day I met him tried to stand. His eyes met mine. His brown eyes were drained almost completely of life. "Please, kill me. Don't take him," I begged. He was standing now and coming towards me. The man loosened his grip and I threw my arms around Ryder. He tried to hold him self up but, I could tell he was running out of strength. My knees buckled under me and I caught him in my arms as I fell. "Ryder," I gasped. "Hope," his voice was shacking. He touched my cheek with his hand. His touch sent more fear and agony through me. "Don't leave me," I cried. "Don't leave me." He grabbed my hand and brought it to his heart. "Feel that?" he asked gently. His heart beat was slow but, beating. "That is a heart of a man that will forever love you, whether it's beating or not," his gentle words made more tears fall. "Don't say that," I whispered. "I just need to hear you say it back. That is all I need," He coughed on blood. "You're not going to die," I hissed. "Say it," he begged. "Please."
"I love you," I gasped.