Victoria's pov

I've always been someone who looks too deep into someone or something. That's because from a young age I've learnt that there's always more than what meets the eye.

When I first met Stella, she showed me that dark side of her that you can't see with the naked eye. And since she loves everyone around her, and visa versa, they wouldn't have noticed.

But me, the stranger and the human who was dooming her and her family to a tragic end, was met with the side of her that nobody else saw.

Don't get me wrong, she isn't a bad person and she has a heart. But emotions always cloud judgement. And since I had little emotions towards her, I could see what everyone didn't. So when Luka told me that his mother left, it didn't surprise me as much as it surprised everyone else. But that didn't mean I wasn't affected.

Once the 'human dooming family' stage was over, we developed some sort of mother-in-law-daughter-in-law kind of relationship. And since she was Luka's mom and he was obviously affected, my heart broke more than I thought it would. For him.

"How do you know?" I had asked last night when I saw that he was serious.

"She left a letter," he said slowly, while I gently took the letter from him.

It was scribbled in an unrecognizable way, due to the rush she might have been in. It was an apology to us all for everything she'd done and caused. She didn't say where she was going, but indeed, she left.

I noticed that Chris had one for himself too, and I couldn't imagine what he was going through. I knew she wasn't stupid. She knew Luka wouldn't have done anything horrible to her. So why run? And that, from your own mate too?

I just don't understand her.

"Good morning" Luka whispered from beside me.

He had clung to me all night, even more than usual. I knew this was just too much for him to handle. But he wouldn't show it since he was still angry with her about the whole Samuel thing.

"Morning love. How did you sleep?" I turned fully to face him and rested my hand on his cheek.

He sighed and offered me a small smile since I knew he wouldn't want me worrying. "I slept okay"

"Bad okay or good okay?"

He smirked slyly then sweetly dropped a peck to my lips. "I slept beside you. Of course it's good okay"

"Hhmm lets sleep longer" I mumbled and cuddled into his chest.

"Fifteen more minutes Angel. We have to be up soon"

Yea right. You have to be up soon.

***

Lincoln and I were sitting in the living room watching a movie when a loud thud got our gazes to shift to the bottom of the stairs. My confusion must've been noticed by her, since she looked at me with sad eyes.

"Emma? What are you doing?" My heart started to beat rapidly against my chest, and I could see that Lincoln shared my expression.

As she was about to answer, Luka emerged from one of the halls, his eyes glued to his phone screen.

"Emma what did you want to talk to me abo-" He stopped as his eyes met hers. The three of us had the same expressions sketched on our faces as she glanced at us individually before sighing.

"I'm leav-"

You're not

hear her out, so I gently held Luka's arm

left, I felt like I was logging behind like always" She looked up to meet Luka's eyes. "I need to start my

this? Emma you know we don't blame you for what happened yesterday right?" This came from Lincoln as he came and stood beside

know I know. It's not that. It's just that...I think it's time

her to leave,

suffocating, but I need this. And I know you guys forgive me for everything, but I need time to forgive myself too. Seeing you guys everyday will be my greatest joy, but a constant reminder of what

"But it didn't happened"

sighed and took a step closer, placing the suitcase on the

try to find her.

noses forever. I know something is out there for me. I promise I'll call regularly. And I thought I'd go now when the mood is still fresh, so

a breath

or right to keep her

placing a lingering kiss there with his eyes squeezed shut. Lincoln was next to embrace her, and then it was

even reached her. Her eyes watered too, as she closed the distance between us. I felt liquid

gonna miss

miss

you don't and bring you back here myself." She laughed at my statement, showing me that she too remembered that those were her words

"I'm counting on it"

her go, wiping

Ashley this easy?" I asked, knowing Ashley wouldn't

into labour" I felt happy at that. Ashley was almost due, so that

biggest teddy bear I saw and her sadness was gone

obsessed with

betrayed me by cracking, and I had to try my best not to cry

She nodded slowly, as if just realizing what's happening. "I-uh- I'm using Ty's travel schedule, so I'll go wherever he went, then my final stop will be

told her whole heartedly. "I know you will" We smiled at each other again,

drive you to the airport" Luka offered as we all followed them

I mumbled with tear filled eyes

take care

I will" I smiled and

the foyer staircase, looking as she left. And with one last glance, she closed the door behind

that,

unusually quiet after she left, and it stayed like that for a

outside of the house. We ensured to keep her stress level minimum to nil, which wasn't hard since

well, Caleb was up and running again. His wounds were completely healed, and he was being his troublesome self again. Ashley was more than content, and their baby was healthy and almost

again. Emma's absence was still felt, but we

but overtime her calls got less as she explored and searched to her heart's content more. I was happy for

barely in pack lands for the first few weeks, then one day he didn't come back. But unlike Stella, he kept in touch. We knew he found her, but he didn't tell us. I'm sure it was per her request, but Luka ensured him non the less that she was welcome back

that that was more than enough punishment for her, but he really did miss her. He's been holding up better than I

learnt how to deal with his emotions and it was beneficial to him and everyone around him. He was okay. We were in love and happy, and we

any and

been Lincoln. The death of his brother was a lot for him, but him and his parents have come to terms and accepted the fact. He held

him, he just said he wasn't in any rush to find her, and that just like everyone else, when the time is

decided to respect his perspective. He didn't seem upset about it, so I decided that

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