Regan Wolfrom - After The Fires Went Out - Coyote

I thought of Sara, of how beautiful she’d been. How she’d known me so fully and loved me anyway.

I thought of Kayla, of how much I’d wanted her, so much that I’d never realized that she’d been pushing for this to happen. She’d have to live with what we’d done.

I thought of Alanna; I’d never appreciated her as much as I should have, as much as she deserved.

And Cassy…I’d never had a chance to make my way home to look for her. Or really…I’d never taken the chance.

Then I thought of Fiona.

When Justin had told me to choose, I’d already known. It hadn’t taken me any time to decide.

I would choose Fiona. Always.

Fiona was back at the house, laughing about a wasted day of trying to tap the frozen sap.

Soon she’d start dinner without my help, cooking enough to fill seven supper plates.

She had no idea that Sara was gone.

And she had no idea that I was about to go, too.

She’d never understand how I could make that choice.

So I pulled the SIG out of my mouth.

And I emptied the clip on those goddamn coyotes.

About the Author

Regan lives in Winnipeg, Canada with his wife, two children, and enough animals to bleed through six layers of carpet.

You can find out more about Regan at his website: www.reganwolfrom.com