"You think you aren't because Malachi brainwashed you into believing you aren't important, that he loves you, that everything will be alright if you just obey. Then when you do obey you still get treated poorly because Malachi is a narcissist. He breaks you down so that you feel like you deserve his punishment. You shut out everyone who might care for you because he has made you believe you don't deserve their love and loyalty missing out on rhe one who could save you and love you. I have seen it nearly everyday for years now." Danny says, speaking from experience with Skylar. "I would not wish it on anyone. You deserve better. I cannot let you speak to Skylar because I am not sure if your intentions are the right ones. Not yet"
Danny's cheek tingled where Ezra kissed him and he wanted nothing more than to keep him there. He knew what Malachi was capable of and feared for the younger man. He knew he had to go back even if if was temporary. "I will try my best but I want to keep you safe as well. There is something about you, Ezra" he says as he reaches out to caress his cheek. "Can you stay a little longer, beautiful kitten? I am not ready to let you go yet. Perhaps somewhere just the two of us for a while?" He asks.
















