Letter Excerpt
My darling Levette,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel in this moment as I write to you. Perhaps you will think me a coward and truthfully, you would be right. I could not bear to do this in front of you, to say goodbye to your face.
But this is goodbye, my love.
I was wrong to return to New Orleans. Lena warned me against it, fearing I was not yet ready, and I think she was correct. I believed myself stronger and more in control than I really am. Seeing you again broke down the walls and control I have tried so hard to build.
Please believe that I meant it when I told you I loved you.
I have loved you since we met and I will continue to do so.
But together, we are a toxic pairing. You bring out the worst in me, and I feed the dark parts of you.
It is unhealthy for us both. I will not be the reason for us both being sent below when we finally reach our end.
Live your life freely, Levy. I will pray for you to find love again with someone more deserving, even if it pains me. Know that my heart is yours and always will be.
All my love,
Warren