All Birds Must Fly: The Caldwells, Book One

I'm good on my own.
Been doin' it for a long time.
When you grow up as I did,
you learn to stay on your toes,
and to never trust anyone.
I know I can only count on myself.
And the last thing I ever expected?
Them.
They came into my life like a hurricane,
Twisting their way through my world,
messing it all up.
And I tried - I really did try to stay away.
But they wouldn't let me go.
I know they'll leave,
As they all do.
And when they're gone?
I don't know what will be left of