Theo

I stood in front of the door that would change everything. The smell was at a full high and I felt my wolf begging, fighting for control.

My wolf's nervous and excited. I... well I'm just absolutely terrified. I wanted to walk away but my wolf wouldn't let me. I lean against the door, smelling her scent even more as my fist clenched at my sides. I can't restrain myself any longer as my hands grip the door knob.

I'm greeted with an empty room. The blue curtains blow in and I run toward the open window and look down into the grass.

I look for her.

I couldn't pick up any movement at all. Not even a beat of the heart. I walk back feeling my heart sink into the pit of my chest. I knew as soon as I stepped in, that she was gone.

I walked around the room, taking in the smell of her and trying to get a idea of who she was and what she was like.

I genuinely thought she was a messy person. Her chest drawers were pulled out and some clothes hung over. Her vanity stood in the corner reflecting a reflection of myself. I didn't see any photos or even a name on the wall like most girls have.

I had nothing that led me to know who she was. I let out a sigh as my wolf whimpered in the back of my mind. He retreated, defeated and hurt.

I sit on the bottom of her bed, that is covered in a red satin cloth. Maybe the Moon Goddess agrees with me that she and I don't need to find each other.

I felt a paper crunch under my weight and found it in the sheets. It was freshly written, I could still smell the ink.

Mom and Dad,

I am sorry but this is something I must do. Please don't come looking. I hope you can understand. I love you.

She left it unsigned and with a small heart at the bottom. I laid back in her sheets and welcome the elopement of the sweet smell of my mate which comforted me. But even I felt cold and alone laying the the heap of sheets where my mate has slept.

I glanced around the room, and it was clearer than when I walked in that my mate packed her bags. I didn't even know who's daughter she was. I didn't know the first place she would go. I didn't know how to track her.

The best option I have is to wait until tomorrow to go question the Alpha after his baby is delivered. I didn't know if I would actually go after her, but I need some questions answered.

Something told me that I need to learn about her.

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I fumbled through my drawers, packing my bag tightly and with as much as I could.

How long would I be gone? Where would I go? What shoes do I need to wear?

A thousand thoughts came alive in my mind but one stood out above the rest.

Why are you really doing this?

I distracted myself while I hid personal pictures of myself under the clothes still left in my chest drawers. I hadn't realized how many pictures I had collected until I was hiding them all. I needed to play it safe and buy some time to get away. I felt uneasy and like my time was running out.

I grabbed two containers of concealer and made a mental note to pick up more a few towns over. I slung my backpack over my shoulder when a flash of smiles caught my eye.

A picture I forgot I had of my family. My mom, dad, myself and little brother at a carnival. My mark showed up dark and beautifully and I smiled with such enthusiasm. I smile and take the picture, stuffing it into my bag.

I grow more and more uneasy. I felt like I was about to get caught in a lie or a scheme. It was time for me to go.

I climb down the vine at my window and see my car in the distance. The pack defenders are most likely on a much higher alert considering our Alpha and Luna is about to bring a heir into this world.

I had my plans, my plans have always worked out. Despite this clearly not being my original plan I had no reason to worry.

I made it to my car and attempted to not look suspicious. I watched my surroundings and prayed my mate didn't find me before I had a chance to escape.

You do want him to find us. My wolf said sarcastically.

I get into the car, turning the ignition and driving down toward the gate. I needed to leave my emotions and my heart there at my room. I would be a rogue now that I am abandoning my pack.

Was it better to be a rogue than meet my mate? Yes. I didn't want to abandon my pack, but they would be better without me. I believe that with all of my heart.

The only way I will survive will to toughen myself up.

Even if that means giving in to the darkness.