Layla sighed not sure where to start. "I grew up in the system, I was a small child easily picked on. I had one friend, she was bold and brave where I was not. She got adopted, she left me and never came back. I didn't know what to do without her and it didn't take long for people to realize I was easy prey. I was abused by the kids, by adults, it didn't matter where I went I always became the victim one way or another. I chose this path, being here with Ryker. I sought him out to change me, make me strong so I would no longer be a victim. I don't hate you or anyone really, I just don't trust and I don't make friendships, such things are dangerous and just not within my nature anymore. Its easier this way." She felt better having talked about it, although she didn't know what to do now. If he told anyone about her, it would just solidify her distrust of people. This was the first step she had ever taken to not hate someone and she wasn't sure what it meant.