Caught in love's bear trap.
I jumped from my haunches and thrashed in the dirt, trying to break free, but with dirt under my fingernails and exhaustion in my eyes I knew what had to be done.
Enough was enough.
I cut through tendons and dislocated bones and spat out cartilage, unhinging the ankle from my body.
Not to say I walked away pure, unaltered, and whole.
I left part of me behind and limped from the woods with ***** fingernails and blood-stained lips.