Chapter 108

Ashley's POV

As we hurried down the narrow path that my mother led, I could not help but think about Caleb who I was sure would not survive. I thought about what Pandora would think and if she would ever be able to forgive me for all that had happened. 

"Wipe that look off your face. By the time you see the life that waits for us, you will know that we have indeed made the right choice." My mom scolded with a fanatic smile on her face. 

It made me question if I was slowly becoming like her or if this was just me exhibiting my true nature. 

"I just feel all of this is extreme," I admitted and the look on her face immediately changed. 

"What do you mean by that? Are you now calling me crazy?" She asked me, pushing a finger into my face. 

"It's just that all of this seems pretty unnecessary. We didn't have to shed any blood for it." I snapped at her. 

"This person took your brother away from you an