Tara- I frantically stuffed clothes into a small suitcase. As I looked around the room, I knew I wanted to take as little as possible. I didn’t need any reminders of this place or this life. I was a little thrown off when Mason had suggested that Livvy marry Jayce. I knew that there had been some sort of ruse, I was just disturbed by the crudeness of it. And by the fact that Mason would even agree. I didn’t think I could despise him more, but I guess he proved me wrong. I grabbed some toiletries from the bathroom. I made sure to pack my jewelry I brought with me from Creede and a few books my mother had gifted me a few years ago. She had written a touching letter in one of the blank pages that I often read when I was feeling homesick. I grabbed a few clothes, only a few days worth knowing we would probably go shopping when we arrived at Jayce’s penthouse. Satisfied with what I was taking, I went to Livvy’s room. “Mom, what’s going on?” she said, stepping away from her com

Tara-Jayce returned to the room after a while and said our ride was waiting for us. Despite trying to stand on my own, Jayce came and lifted me up into his arms. I knew he was still in a little pain as he winced slightly when he stood upright. Livvy clung to my hand like a life line. I could still feel her confusion and shock. I needed to talk to her as soon as I could.We piled into the black SUV, Livvy climbing in first as Jayce placed me down beside her. He looked reluctant to leave my side as he climbed into the passenger seat. We headed out toward the gates. I looked out the window at the warriors still scurrying around. Everything felt so surreal. The weight lifted from my chest made me feel odd. I guess it would be something I needed to get used to.I no longer had to live in fear. I no longer had to force myself and my wolf to behave in a way someone else demanded from me. Between me and Jayce, I was the Alpha wolf, which made Scar feel a bit strange. I sat nerv