(Chapter 29- Dreams and Warnings)

It was tarring me apart inside that I was having these memories come up because now I was seeing things I forgot and it was making my decision to leave that much harder. I don't want feel this way about Don but it's like I am without my permission and every time I think of him I feel like I'm betraying Chase which I am. I had no idea how I was going to face him after everything that's happened. I can't lie to him and say nothing happened when indeed it has, maybe not physically but emotionally for sure.

Ever since I came here I've felt like a completely different person. I'm not the same person I am when I'm with Chase. It's strange how being with one person can make you feel one way and being with another person can make you feel a different way. What am I suppose to do with that? How can I explain that to Chase? I doubt he would even listen to me. He probably won't even want to be with me after this. After all I had a kid with the enemy now and I was starting to feel the connection with said enemy. Who would want that much baggage? Can Chase still accept me for who I am after all of this?

I felt overwhelmed by my thoughts again and began to tear up. I could hold out and be strong any longer, not when my heart was causing me so much pain.

I placed my face in my hands and let the tears fall as I fell to the floor. I had no idea how to cope with all of this. It was like my life was set to be complicated from the day I was born. I just wish once a decision could be made easy for me but I guess I'm just not that lucky. The only thing I knew for sure right now is these babies and River came first in my life. I needed to base my decision on what is best for them and nothing else mattered.

"It's ok." Don said rubbing my back soothingly. "I'll be here for you."

He picked me up gently and carried me back inside to the bed. He laid me down and climbed in next to me pulling me to his chest. I didn't even have the will power to pull away anymore and that scared me very much.

The tingles running up and down my body was making feel better and putting me at ease. I was taking comfort in Don's presence and hope he wouldn't leave me until I was asleep. I know I would pay for this by feeling guilty when I woke up but right now I needed this and I wasn't going to stop it.

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"Ashlyn where are you?" Crystal screamed.

"I'm here what's wrong?" I asked running to her.

"It's Chase he's hurt." She said.

"Where is he?" I asked in a hurry to find him.

"Him and Don are fighting to the death come on we have to hurry." She said running into the woods.

I quickly followed after her through the forest as the night began to creep up. It was growing dark fast and I was worried that I was going to trip and fall since it was getting harder to see where I was going. I kept running as fast as I could trying to keep up with Crystal trying desperately not to lose her.

I the distance I could hear shuffling and yelling going on and became scared. Just as we got closer someone let out an agonizing cry of pain which sent my heart racing in fear. Who was hurt? Was it Chase or Don? Either one scared me. I didn't either of them hurt because of me. All of this was my fault and I had to make it right again.

When I was finally in the clearing I saw them in a bloody battle trying to kill one another. I had no idea what to do so I just watched.

Chase was on top of Don with his hands around his throat and Don was reaching for a large stick from beside of him to put through Chase's chest. Once he had it in hand he went for it until I sent a loud scream through the air.

Both of them stopped to look at me to see if anything was wrong. I could see worry in both of their eyes.

"Stop." I yelled. "You have to stop."

"We have to do this. You have to choose who you want." Chase said.

"I...I can't." I said though a broken voice.

"You have to. If you won't choose then one of us has to die."

"No one has to die. Can't we settle this some other way?" I panicked.

"No this ends now." Chase screamed and plunged the stick Don was holding into his chest.

Just before it reached his heart Don used his abilities and set Chase on fire just before he died. I screamed and ran to both of them but the flames grew bigger and bigger making the both burn. It felt like my heart was literally being ripped out of my chest as I fell to the ground clutching at my pained chest.

They were gone. Both of them were gone and I was left with no one. My whole body felt like an empty shell like I was not there either. Everything I loved has been taken away from me and now I have nothing now.

Crystal ran to me trying to hold me up and comfort me but I knew nothing could be done. It was over for me because I was dying. Dying from a shattered heart.

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I sat up gasping for air after I screamed. My whole body was shaking in fear for what had just happened. Was I dead now too? Was this the end of me?

"Ashlyn shh its ok I'm here." Don said cradling me in his arms. "It was just a dream."

I grabbed onto him and buried my face into his shirt and sobbed. I let out everything I was feeling in this one moment. I was relived it was only a dream but somehow I was still worried.

Was it really a dream or a vision? Is it what is it come or what might come? Is there anything I can do to stop it? What do I have to do to prevent this?

Don will never let me go and neither will Chase so it's up to me to come up with something. I know there is no escaping this so I must prepare for it before everyone ends up dead.

I pulled back from Don and sat strait up meeting his eyes. He stared back at me in worry and confusion. I know he wanted answers but the question is am I willing to give them to him. Was this whole thing better kept to myself or shared? Will it make a difference?

"I'm alright." I mumbled.

"Are you sure? You looked pretty shaken up?" He said.

"Yeah I'm sure." I lied.

"What was the dream about?" He asked.

"It was..." I started but then the tears returned at the memory.

"its ok. You can tell me." He told me.

"There was a fight." I replied. "It was between you and Chase."

Don didn't reply to me but instead nodded his head for me to continue so I did.

"You were both killed and I was left broken. I couldn't handle it and I could feel myself dying from being so hurt." I explained.

Don looked at me sadly and wrapped his arm around me in comfort. He rested his chin on my head while I leaned into him.

"Please don't fight over me." I finally managed to say. "If something happened to you or Chase I'm sure it would kill me."

Don sighed and replied. "Ok."

I smiled in happiness beyond his words. "Really."

"Yes. If it will kill you then I won't do it but I can't speak for Chase." He said.

He was right. He couldn't speak for Chase. No one could. I had to get to him and tell him not to fight. I don't know why but I have a feeling a war is brewing. I can't explain it but I just know. I think it's being planned to. I coulsn't bare Chase getting hurt. I love him to much. I need him.

"I have to see him." I stated.

"You can't. He will keep you there and I will never see you again."

I wanted to Argue with him but I knew he was right. There is no way Chase would ever let me leave once I go back to him. I want to go back to him but I know it might only provoke Don to do something crazy. Oh how I really missed Chase. I needed him to be near me again and tell me it was all ok. I know I keeping him safe this way. I love you Chase.

"Well I have to talk to him somehow." I said.

"Try contacting him through your link." He replied.

I looked at him in surprise before he spoke again. "Yes I know you have on. All bonded soul mates do."

"I can't it doesn't work." I said remembering when I spoke to Chase earlier.

"Wait I think I know why." Don said pulling out his phone. "It's the barrier."

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Chase's POV

"Everything is ready. We will fight tomorrow night." I stated.

"I still don't feel good about this. There has to be another way." Crystal said.

"There is no other way. We kill Don and everyone that sides with him." I said.

"But so many people will get hurt. Think of Ashlyn. Would she want this? And what about her son he could get hurt to." She said.

"That's a risk we are going to have to take. I have to get her out of there." I said raising my voice.

"I think this is a mistake." She replied.

"I don't have time to argue over this. You're either with us or against us." I yelled.

"Ok." She said and left the room.

I have no choice this is the only way to keep Ashlyn safe. I will do whatever it takes even if it means risking my life in the process.

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Crystals POV

"Ok." I replied and left the room leaving Chase alone.

It was in that moment I knew what I had to do. I had to go warn Ashlyn of what was to come. I know Ashlyn is not a fan of war and violence and I know she wouldn't want this. If something were to happen to River then she would never forgive him. I know Chase thinks he is doing the right thing but in reality he is only going to cause things to get out of control.

I walked out to the front of the palace and called the driver to pick me up. Within ten minutes he was pulling the car around and I was on my way to Ashlyn. This was the only chance I had to warm her and hopefully come up with a plan before Chase gets himself killed and hurts her in the process.

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Author

There it is, chapter 29. I know it's a short one but I'm still dealing with a lot of stuff right now and I thought it was better than nothing.

I don't know when the next update will be because my papaw in not getting any better and it's got me distracted. For those of you who don't know my papaw is in a life threatening state right now and we are all hoping he pulls through. It is very serious and the doctors can't even tell us anything yet. Between hospital visits and spending time with my family it's just a see as we go kind of thing for updates but I'm hoping he will have a miraculous recovery and I will be back to updating regularly again.

Thanks so much for being supportive and all your kind words. You are truly great fans and readers.

Since I have shortened the chapter the book will go just a little longer than I planned so don't worry there is still more to come and an extra chapter to add on!

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SPOILERS FOR CHAPTER 30!!!!!!

* Ashlyn and Chase will reunite after so long apart. 

* River will meet Chase. 

* Don and Chase have words.