The horror in her eyes told him all he needed to know, he knew he had to lie to her. To hurt her to protect her. If that meant breaking her to keep her alive when his position was so precarious, he would do that. He loved her with all his heart and soul. He had vowed to forever protect her, even from himself.

The only thing I know is what I already know. So I know I'll come back the next day and the next to pretend like I didn't hear anything. Pretend like I don't know, pretend like I don't see him slowly slipping away. Turning my cheek the other way. The dark side of the moon is pulling me under and I've never felt more deserving of it in my entire life. I know.