I can see the disappointment, and sadness on Blake’s face as his shoulders slumped. He knew that this was my answer before he threatened Anton. He tried to force my decision, and I was done with allowing him to have any further control. I had told him time after time, that it was done, that I was done. He kept thinking that if he kept the pressure up on me, that I would bend to his will again like I used to do. But I don’t have to anymore. I am safe here, as is my son. I don’t have to keep having to accept a love that has conditions, and requirements on it. I want one that is constant, and permanent. With no stipulations put on me for it to continue. Just a love that I can depend on, no matter what happens. Blake said, “Please, do not do this, Cheryl. I love you, and I want us to be able t
