I sat in the tree gathering all my thoughts. Destiny had set me a lonely life and the moon goddess hadn't found the other half to my soul nor paired me with one. I let out a sigh in defeat. What should I live for if I will never find love?What should I even do next? The was nothing left here for me and it was to upsetting to stay. I must go....somewhere in fact anywhere but here. It's too hard to face the two loves I lost.I put my hand through my black silky hair wondering what to do.

"Ash!" A familiar voice squeaked as I looked down to see a excited Hannah. She looked like she just ran a marathon, leading me to think she just had a nice sprint through the woods.

"Hey it's great to see you" I smiled jumping down from the tree buring my emotions. I pulled her into a hug. I hadn't known how much I missed her until now and especially her personality which would always brighten my day.

"You too but what happened you look so black and blue" Hannah asked with her usual concerned look. My mind debate for a few seconds weather to tell her what happened and I finally came to a simple conclusion. I didn't want to worry her but at the same time she was the only person I could truly trust and she was always there for me.

"Yeah where do I begin? Alpha Caine torchered me because I wouldn't join his pack and then two people helped me escape. We had a car accident. One of them died and me and Skyler were left in a coma for 4 months trying to heal ourselves" I explained as her face turned to horror and she pulled me into a hug. I felt my emotions brewing within me so quickly escaped her hug.

"I'm so sorry Ash" She wept." Have you seen Sera or Kristen yet?" She added as my wolf let out a small wimper. Why didn't I claim what was mine in the first place?! My stupid morals keep getting in the way of my happiness but so did my dark future.

"I seen them. There both claimed so where does that leave me? Hannah I just don't know what to do anymore, I'm lost" I answered hugging her tight. The emptiness slowly began to climb back into me and I fought it off for now but why fight when you have nothing to fight for?

"Ash I honestly don't know what to say apart from that I'm here for you and I'm always going to be here for you" She smiled brightening my day a little bit from the emotional train wreak I was having. She always made me smile and being around her was always fun even in the worst times.

"Thanks Hannah I can always count on you" I smiled as we both began to walk out of the woods towards her room."so what's been going on since I left?" I asked wondering what the new gossip around campus was since I left.

"Some girl got pregnant and had twins. Oh and the vampires all got drunk" Hannah laughed as I chuckled along with her. I missed this and I think this is what I needed maybe this is what I should fight for.

"Hahaha cool what about you then? Found your mate?" I asked hoping that she did. She was a great girl and she deserved a mate who would always be there for her. Any guy would be lucky to hold her in his arms and she needed it the most.

"No but hey there's plenty more years for that" She smiled punching me playfully in the arm as I put my arm around her. I smiled for the first time in ages and it felt great.

"Yeah the is although I'm not going to have that" I laughed as she looked up at me sympathetically."What?" I added as she have me a stubborn look.

"Way to put a downer on the mood. Well I'm off have you got somewhere to stay tonight?" She asked as I wondered where to go. Skylers? Back to Tracey's pack? Hit the road in search of a home? Who knows but for now I would stay one last night.

"Yeah I'll be fin-" I paused sensing a presence I never wanted to feel again in the rest of me life....... Alpha Caine was here. My eye turned black with terror and my hands turned into fists. I froze not knowing what to do. A storm of fear struck me like lightning as it began to fill me whole.

"Ash? Are you okay? Ash?!" Hannah spoke placing her hand on my shoulder as my eyes darted to hers. She looked so concerned and scared but not for her . For me.

"He's here get inside!" I ordered as her eyes shot to something behind me. I slowly turned around to see Alpha Caine holding the throat of an innocent girl. No! My mind screamed. I couldn't have more innocent blood spilled because of me. My eyes darted around to see several of his pack members dotted around the perimeter.

"I think this is a fair trade don't you" His voice echoed through me along with fear. Hannah grabbed my hand and held it tightly. What could I do? I wanted to save the girls life but how?

"Let the girl go" I commanded as he smirked at me sending chills down my spine. A lump formed in my throat as I gulped it down along with my fear showing nothing but bravery and courage.

"Now I thought you knew better pup! I don't hand over things for nothing and you should know the price" He snapped as the innocent girl cried for help making me feel guilty. I knew what he wanted and the price I had to pay to save her life. I couldn't go back there. If I did I wouldn't come out again not in one piece anyway.

"Well I'm waiting boy so what's your answer!" He roared as I put my arm in front of Hannah trying to protect her as much as I possibly could without showing my weakness which was friends. I sucked in a breath ready to give my answer but would I regret it?

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