Today's the day. I don't know how to feel after last night. Should I even go? Or Should I just stay and wait the inevitable?

I looked out the window of my room and thought about how much I'm going to miss this view.

Knock knock knock.

"Come in."

In walked Nate and he was holding a paper. I glanced at him and then I looked back out the window.

"I have your plane tickets. There's an earlier flight and there's one for later on tonight. I figured after everything that happened last night I figured you'd like to choose when to leave."

He handed me the tickets and I took them. There was a flight at 10 am or there was one at 12pm.

"Which do you want me to take?" I whispered. I put both of the tickets inside the envelope and looked out the window again.

"Eva.. It's up to you. I know things are going to be hard. But this will be good for you, a fresh start."

A fresh start?

"Wait.. Y-you want me to stay there? Forever?"

Nate sighed and looked at me.

"There's an Alpha in Rome. He's allowed you to stay there for awhile. You might find a different ... Mate to love. And someone who loves you."

I laughed. I can't believe this. He wants to get rid of me.

"You're just like dad. But instead of sending the victim away you send the problem. "

I got up and grabbed my towel.

"I'll be down for breakfast in a little." I closed the door and waited till he left.

I heard his footsteps leave and I slid down my door. These days were suppose to be well spent with everyone.

Now, I'm just a problem they think they can just send away.

I got up from the floor, and headed towards the shower. No. No matter what I will make this a good day.

I finally got out of the shower and decided to get dress. I left my hair it's natural curls, and put on some pants, and a big sweater. I didn't bother with my makeup and threw on some random sandals.

I took a deep breath and looked at the dress that was still on my bed. I looked at the note and hid that one with the rest.

But there was another.

"Speak a word and they all die, Evangeline. No one shall know the truth. Let them hate you, it'll be easier for you when you're gone."

I crumbled the piece of paper and threw it in the box with the rest of them. Maybe if I make them hate me, it will be easier. But that's not how I want it to be. Today we are suppose to celebrate.

I took a deep breath and headed down the stairs. I hit the last step when I saw Emily.

She looked at me, ran to me and laughed.

"Eba!!!" I caught her mid jump and I laughed with her.

"Emilyyyy. Look at you! Pretty as a princess."

She giggled and I smiled with her.

"Mommy say you got hurt." She said as she grabbed my face in between her hands.

"I did. But I'm ok now. See, all better"

She looked around my whole face and then smiled but then dropped her smile.

"Why you sad?"

"I'm not sad sweetie." Lie.

"You look sad." True.

"Eva has to go away for a little, and I'm going to miss you."

Her eyes grew wide and she looked like she was about to cry.

"But ... I dont want you to go. Stay wit me."

She threw her arms around my neck and I could feel the tears coming.

"Why you going?" She said as she wiped her tears.

"Because a bad man is making me. But if I go I know you'll be safe. And so will everyone else I know." I kissed her forehead and she nodded her head.

"Visit me?" She said I put her back down. I knew I couldn't say yes because I'll be lying and I really am done lying.

"Go to your mommy, she's probably looking for you." She nodded her head and ran off.

I wiped my tears and walked through the kitchen and straight towards the dinning table.

Everyone was there even Braxton. I didn't bother making eye contact with anyone and just sat at the table.

"Good morning Evangeline." I looked towards James and smiled.

"Good morning. To everyone." I smiled at everyone but Ariana ignored me and so did the other girls. Ok, I deserve that.

"I have an announcement" Danny said as he stood up.

Destiny stood up as well and they both smiled.

"I'm pregnant." She said and everyone got up to say congratulations. It was finally my turn and Destiny kind of gave me an awkward hug,

"Congrats Destiny. I know you'll be a great mother." She just nodded her head at me and sat down. I guess I deserve that.

Everyone started talking and I just kind of sat there awkwardly. I looked towards Braxton to find him starring at me.

His eyes bore into mine and I tried with all my might to see what emotions were there but I couldn't see anything.

He looked liked he was studying me but all I knew was that I wanted to know what he was thinking.

To see what he felt.

"Rosie If I try to get into his mind do you think he'll know?"

Rosie didn't answer me. So I gave her a few minutes but she was still quiet.

"Rosie?"

Nothing.

I was starting to panic. I think Braxton picked up on that because I saw him stiffen up.

I need to relax. I tried to breath but knowing something was wrong with my wolf freaked me out.

Braxton still stared at me and it got on my nerves. As if I don't have enough to worry about..

Might as well try see what's up in that little head of his. So I focused. Focused on our connection. It was harder getting into an Alphas head than it was getting into Xavier's but soon I felt pressure in my head and I knew I finally got in.

"

"I've already told you nothing is wrong. I agree, you can't feel it but she has powers for gods sake. She's blocking you out."

"I am the Alpha, YOU obey ME. I don't want to hear about this anymore. It's done. We will never be mates with her or her wolf. The sooner you realize that the better it'll be."

"I have too. It's better this way."

I started to feel light headed and zoned back out. Everyone was looking at me and I didn't know why.

That was, until I looked down at my hands. My veins were turning turquoise.

Oh god. What's happening...

I jumped up from the table and I could hear my father and Nate in the background talking to me but I couldn't hear what they were saying.

"I need to go." I went to get up but my father took my arm into his hands.

"Evangeline what is happening to you!? "

My father looked worried and I went to answer him but then I started to hear a lot of these voices in my head. I saw his mouth moving but it couldn't hear him anymore. I covered my ears with my hands and shook my head.

"I have to go!" I transported towards my room and all the voices stopped. I fell to my knees and all I could hear was the thumping of my racing heart.

"Rosie!? Rosie please! I need you!"

Nothing.

"Rosie please!"

I broke out into sobs but then I remembered the book. But it's not here no more it's in Nate's office.

I looked down at my hands and the glowing was going away. I need to get that book.

I whipped my tears and got up from the floor. I walked towards my door and opened it and looked in the hallway. No one. I ran towards the flight of stairs where Nate's office would be.

I ran to his door and opened it. It felt weird like I was invading Nate's privacy. I walked in kind of slow and stopped.

I didn't know where to start... So I just started at his desk. I sat in his chair and went through his desk drawer.

I didn't find it in there. And I didn't see it on top of his desk either. I went to the couch where my father and James sat yesterday and looked there.

Nothing.

I went towards his bookshelf and decided it had to be here. There's no way he would take it to the room with him.

I was about to give up hope until I found it in between two big books. Nice try Nate.

I grabbed it and left the office. He was going to know I was in here but it's not like he's going to actually ask me what I've been up to.

I grabbed the book and left the office. I ran down the stairs and back to my room. No one said anything to me as I passed them in the hallway.

I got into my room, locked the door, and read. And read. And read. And read.

I closed the book and Sighed. Great. I can't talk to Rosie, my family hates me, and now my powers are over ruling my body. This is way more than I can handle.

I didn't know how long I stayed in my room but when I looked at the clock it was 6:30. I lost 10 hours reading this book.

The ceremony starts at 8 and I need to get ready. Physically and mentally.

I got up, took the book and placed it under my bed near the box of notes. Before I leave, I need to burn those. I grabbed my towel and head for the shower until a hand was placed over my mouth.

"Shhhh it's only me Evangeline."

Unknown.

I didn't move, I didn't scream it there was really no point in fighting with him anymore.

He let me go and slowly removed my his hand. I whipped around and starred at him.

"What do you want?" I asked as he circled around me.

"How's your wolf?" He looked at me with a smirked.

"You bastard.. YOU did this!?" I wanted to smack him, I wanted nothing more than to kill him. But I couldn't move. I knew if I did, I'd lose everything I fought for.

"I had help, but yes I did. See, I can't have you plotting against me today because everything has to go smoothly or else we all lose and we can't have that now, can we?"

"What the hell you possibly loss when I'm risking everything just so my family and friends are safe!?"

Hi smile dropped and he grabbed me around the throat. I try to claw at his hands but it was no use.

"I have everything to lose! I've worked, searched, and killed to much and too long just for you to use your magic and pack to stop me! I've gone years with losing and gaining things that I value, now it's time I win for once! So don't push it bitch. I've been nice to you but keep playing around and you'll lose just as much as I did."

He let go of my throat and I fell to the grown coughing trying to get some kind of air in my lungs.

I looked up at him and I finally knew why he wanted me.

"You want me for my powers don't you? To use me and hurt others."

He sat on my bed and played with the dress he gave me.

"Pretty and smart." He smirked at me.

"So the alpha is with child..

How does it feel? To know you will never have what he has."

How do I feel? Do I hate them for not understanding? Am I jealous for not having a mate like Nate? That out of everyone in my family I am mate less.

I could feel my heart breaking but I knew I wouldn't show him any emotions.

"As long as my family is safe I don't care."

He got up and walked over to me. He laid his hand on my cheek and I closed my eyes.

"Give me back my wolf... Please." His hand was gone within a second of my plea.

"No. I didn't come here to talk about your wolf. I came to talk about your next mission. So I know your word is true... You will kill one of your family members or mate before the stroke of midnight."

I didn't know what to say, I was shocked.

"No... Please. Anything... I'll do anything but that!"

I got on my knees and begged. Tears threatening to spill, and my throat getting tighter than it has ever been.

He walked over to me and handed me a knife.

He didn't say anything but just walked over to the window and opened it. He went to jump but stopped and turned his head back at me.

"Good luck." And with that he jumped.

I picked up the knife and looked at it. Could I really kill someone?

I hid it in my drawer and grabbed my towel. I'm going to need to get dressed. And quick.

Before I turned on the shower I looked in the mirror.

"Rosie please come back to me. Mom, please help me. Moon goddess.... Please forgive me." I whispered the last part and jumped into the shower.

It's time.

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