You're my sister," he said finally. "My sister, my blood, my family. I should want to protect you"—he laughed soundlessly without any humor—"to protect you from the sort of boys who want to do with you exactly what I want to do."
11 years since my first audition! I had no idea on that day just how much would have changed between then and now. Thank you to everyone who's been there for me along the way! We're only just getting started!