You weren't just a star to me. You were my whole damn sky.

Chapter 13 (aftermath)

My eyes flutter open, I take a deep breath inhaling the fresh air. I hear the birds chirping and the tree leaves swaying. What a wonderful life.

I swing my feet off the bed and decide it's time to get up. I walk towards my dresser grabbing some clothes and then walk into the bathroom. I begin to undress and just as I finish I catch a glimpse of my scars in the mirror.

I reach my hand back and gently touching them remembering what happened that day. Or at least what I remember. I guess what the day is true, your mind blocks certain things that hurt to much.

*flashback*

My eyes blast open, my body sits up and I get into a defensive position. I look around the room and see... a bedroom? Last time I checked I was locked in a cage. I hear the door begin to unlock and become more alert. I raise my hands ready to punch any and everyone. Try me man, I've been through too much for this to be how I die.

"Easy mama, it's just me. You're ok now love." I see a pair of hands pop out from the other side of the door and slowly his body comes out making sure not to make any sudden movements.

"Alexis? Oh for crackers sake!" He chuckles at my use of words and slowly moves further into the room.

"I'll explain in a minute but for right now can you lay back for me? Those injuries are going to reopen if you stay like that." All of a sudden I feel the burning pain in my back. I slowly struggle to lay back down but eventually make it.

"So, where do I start........

*end flashback*

After Alexis explained to me what happened that day I decided to stay away from their pack. I mean, what did they expect me to do? I now have these scars to add onto my old ones because of what? I didn't want to kiss her? How am I supposed to trust her if I can't even trust her to respect me enough to follow my wishes?

While staying where Alexis and Rose had originally brought me it was always Rose trying to convince me to come back but I out right refused. After about a month Natalie had come by but I decided to open the door. She pleaded with me to come back but I couldn't. Not after what she did. She then tried to use the whole 'do it for Rosalie' speech but I still refused.

After finding out that Natalie now knew where I was staying I packed up some bare essentials and come out here. To the middle of the forest. I slowly but surely built this house. It started as a tiny shack but I kept adding to it and now it's a pretty decent house.

I had left a not behind telling them that I was fine and to meet up at a cafe in town. Then being Rose and Alexis. I had specified no Natalie but if course she didn't listen.

*flashback*

I hear the bell to the diner door ding. I look up and here comes Rose and Alexis. I can see the relief on their faces seeing me ok. They come and sit down in front of me. We all order some coffee and baked goods.

"So, you left?" Rose asks not meeting my eyes.

"I had to Rose. You know that. And I haven't even been gone for a day." She frowns but nods . We all start eating and sipping on our coffees in silence.

"So where are you staying?" Alexis asks with his mouth full of a croissant.

"Um... listen, I get that you're my mate and you're my best friend but after what happened, I need some space. I'm really hoping you guys will understand where I'm coming from?" Rose looks shocked but Alexis looks as if he expected that I was going to say that. Perks of being friends with someone your whole life.

"You can't just leave because of one bad day! That's not how this works Amber!!" I flinch at the yelling but then I start to feel this rage in my stomach.

"One bad day?!? She fucking whipped me Rosalie! One bad day my ass! And yes, yes I can just leave because you. Are. Not. The. Boss. Of. Me!" Rose seems shocked by my outburst but I think it was about damn time.

"You're not leaving!" I hear a low voice growl from behind me. I freeze, that voice belongs to the person I wanted to see the least in this world right now.

"Yes, I am. I'm so done with you guys." I mumble shaking my head feeling slightly betrayed. I asked for one thing, one!

"Rose I asked you not to bring her! For Christ's sake can't you just listen to me for once?!? I specifically said ' make sure your not followed by Natalie' and what did you do? And you! Haven't you done enough? Your order someone to torture me because what? I didn't want to kiss you? What the hells wrong with you?" I honestly shock myself with what I just said. Since when am I this confident?

I stand up making sure to keep a chair between Natalie and I. I walk a few steps and turn around.

"Don't follow me. I'll be in touch when I'm ready. Alexis, you know what to do." Giving him a look I walk out my heart feeling heavy.

*end flashback*

I forgave Rosalie shortly after that day in the cafe. I mean she's my mate and I was leaving, id be disappointed if she didn't argue a bit.

We've been meeting up for a while now just making sure Natalie's not around. I haven't show either of them my house. They don't even know where I live. I like it that way it gives me a sense of peace.

I hear some footsteps? Wait footsteps?!? What the hell? I move to be hidden behind the bathroom door and listen. I can only hear one heart beat so it's only 1 person. I listen closer and hear the breathing of this person is heavy, as if they'd been running?

"Amber?!?" Fuck

"I know you're there, I can hear your heartbeat!" She screams again.

"Here to torture me some more?" I step out from behind the door and see her standing there in my bedroom.

Natalie's eyes land ok my ribs and the edges of the scars that are there. She looks closely as if trying to figure out if they're real. Her eyes meet with something behind me and they fill with rage. I look behind me and see a mirror pointing directly to my back.

I slowly start moving back away from her. She notices and that look in her eye softens.

"Sit!"

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A/N: I don't like this chapter if I'm being completely honest. I've had it up for a little while and I've been thinking about it.... I don't like it. If any of you have any suggestions as to how I could change it please let me know. Also let me know any suggestions as to how you want to story to go I'm open on ideas.

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