I had to leave .
Leave Austin forever .
As soon as Ariana left I fell to the ground , unable to stop the tears from flowing down my cheeks . I didn’t know how to do it didn’t know how to leave Austin . I trembled , I couldn’t think of a life without him in it , not after everything I’ve felt for him , after everything he has made me feel not after the fire he had ignited within me , a fire that only he could control . I blinked through the tears , fighting hard to think clearly . If I wanted to leave before Austin got back , I had to stop thinking about him , had to stop my heart from feeling before I cried my life out .
Where was I going to go ? I couldn’t possibly go back to the council ,I would never let my child grow up in that sick place . As much as I wanted to be near my family , it wasn’t a risk I could take . I needed to go somewhere my baby would be safe .
I considered going back to my first home but I knew my step parents would never accept me back there , they were happy to get rid of me . It also wasn’t some place I’d want my baby growing up . They hated me with a passion and would no doubt hate my baby as well .
Then it hit me , the house where my brothers had taken me too the first time they’d introduced themselves to me , our first home . It was the perfect place , there was a quiet village nearby and Austin hadn’t been able to find me there back then . I could find a work , I already had the house I was sure my family wouldn’t mind me staying there , after all it had no one there at the moment .
It wasn’t hard to find either , I think I remembered everything from our trip back from after my brothers had kidnapped me and were bringing me back to the palace .
I picked myself off the floor and stepped into the room , trying hard not to look at anything that reminded me of Austin , it would only make it much harder to leave .
I pulled a suitcase out of the wardrobe and began packing . I wiped at the tears as I continued to shove my clothes into it .
I considered just leaving without letting Austin’s family know but I quickly dismissed that thought , after everything they’d done for me , I at least owed them a thank you and a proper goodbye .
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I found Maya and her parents in the dining room . Maya was the first to look my way , her brows furrowed as her eyes fell on the suitcase in my hand . ” Why are you holding a suitcase ?”
Austin’s parents finally turned to me at her words . ” Lucy ?” The queen questioned as she waited for me to answer Maya’s question .
“I’m sorry . ” I whispered , unable to look at them as I spoke . ” You have been the family I’d always wished I’d had , every one of you made my stay here an extremely beautiful one . I can’t thank you enough for your hospitality and the love you’ve showered upon me . However , I can’t stay here any longer .”
The complete silence that fell upon the room made me look up , the shocked horrified looks on each of their faces almost made me drop the suitcase and forget about the whole thing I hated hurting the people I cared about .
“no.” The queen responded in a flat tone . “We aren’t letting you go anywhere .”
“I’m with mother on this .” Maya added .
” Please don’t stop me . ” I begged . ” Each time I see Ariana with Austin it completely breaks my heart , I can’t stand it anymore I really can’t . So please , if you have any heart for me at all , let me go . Please.”
“I don’t want to let you go .” Maya cried . ” You’re the sister I’ve always wished for , I really can’t imagine home without you here anymore .”
“Lucy , please reconsider .” The king whispered in a sad tone . ” You’re family now , how are we supposed to just let you go like that ?”
When I remained quiet , the queen took my hands in hers . ” We’re sorry for the pain you’ve had to endure , we honestly wish things were different but if this is what you wish to do we will respect your wishes .”
My eyes stung with tears as the three of them pulled me into a hug . ” You’ll always be family and if you ever need anything please remember we’re here Lucy . We will always be here for you .”
I nodded as I blinked through the tears . I didn’t know how long we stood like that , but after a lot of crying I was finally on my way out of the palace . Austin’s parents had forced me to take some cash with me , they gave me more than enough to last months , saying that they wouldn’t let me go unless I took it with me since I’d already refused transportation to where I wanted to go . I didn’t want anyone knowing where I was going , couldn’t risk Austin coming to find me .
I rubbed my tummy . ” We’re going to be okay .” I whispered to my baby as I took one last look at the closest place to home I’d ever had . After a few seconds I finally forced myself to turn and walk away , leaving behind a piece of my heart the love of my life , for both his happiness and the sake of my baby .
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AUSTIn’S POV:
“I can’t believe she f*****g played such a trick on you .” Lucas growled . “Like if such a sensitive matter is something to joke about .”
Usually when Lucas said something against Ariana I would quickly defend her but he was f*****g right about this one . Who made a joke about being in danger when they were actually out shopping ?
Apparently she’d just wanted to see how quickly I’d come to her rescue if I thought she were in danger . My fists tightened at my sides as I remembered her foolish words .
” Something doesn’t seem right about her story .” James cut in , not looking pleased about this matter either . I couldn’t blame him for thinking that way , I didn’t buy Ariana’s story either . There was something she wasn’t telling us .
” All I know is that I left the comfort of my bed for that b***h and I don’t even like her .” Lucas mumbled . ” At least we’re finally home and I could go back to forgetting about her existence .”
Yes home To Lucy .
She was in the middle of telling me something when I had heard Ariana was in danger , like a fool I had left her there without hearing her out or letting her finish . A string of curses left my mouth , I was even more pissed off now at the game Ariana had played . I had left Lucy there for absolutely nothing . That fact had me restless the whole trip back , at least I was back home now and could finally ask her what she had wanted to tell me .
I knew something was wrong the moment I stepped into the palace . My wolf was beyond restless but for some reason I couldn’t put a finger on what was wrong . I tried to remain calm but even my wolf was losing his cool , the look my brothers gave to me told me that even they sensed my edginess .
My body froze as my mind finally wrapped itself around what had me so uneasy Lucy’s scent was no longer strong , in fact it was very faint which meant she wasn’t here . My wolf started to pace within me , wanting to know where the f**k she was ,his thoughts mirroring that of my own feelings .
Where the f**k was Lucy ?
I rushed inside impatiently , desperate to find my family to get to the bottom of this , someone must know where she went . My temper flared , why would they let her go anywhere without accompanying her ? I continued to race inside , my eyes scanning my surroundings and following their scents .
I didn’t have to look far as Maya along with my parents stood right before my eyes . I stiffened at the broken looks on each of their faces , a chill tingled down my spine figuring out that something must have happened and it definitely concerned Lucy .
“Where is she ?” I demanded , my voice sounding weird to my own ear .
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