Bitter Truths

He broke me but like a phoenix rising from the ashes I refuse to give in.

But there’s more to my story than meets the eye and now I’m afraid to move forward just as I’m terrified to stay where I am.

Griffin Hathaway wants redemption but the burning hot coal resting on my chest demands retribution.

Can I forgive? Should I? Or will Griffin burn under my need to set the truth on fire?