Chapter 51. And We Meet......

~Aida~

The last few days have been crazy. I would have never imagined this is where I’d be right now. I thought we would be getting settled into our new roles and maybe planning a wedding ceremony. I mean, we don't need to be married once marked, but I want to be tied to Lincoln in every way.

I was so close, almost getting precisely what I always dreamed of, and it was taken away from me without hesitation. “I know I deserve all of that and more.” I need to get out of this house. I need to get some fresh air and just figure some things out.

“I’m not sure.” I walk down the hall slowly, paying close attention to my surroundings. “I’m just not sure that it will work.” I head outside, letting the sun beat down on me. “I can’t just do that. It’d be too suspicious.” I walk toward the treeline so I can take a run in wolf form.

I hear a branch crack behind me. I whip around quickly and survey my surroundings. I don’t see anyone in front of me. I thought I saw