Lone Wolf

Chapter Forty-Six

It's been eight months since the birth of the twins. I have gotten back in shape, and it's been difficult. Rick is always gone, helping the others, while I stay and take care of the kids and the community.

Thanks to all the communities working together, we now have growing crops and buildings. Alden, Isabelle, and some others learned how to grow crops and build weapons.

We expanded the house, needing more space. Currently, I'm helping Judith paint while the baby's sleep.

I felt Rick hug me from behind as we helped Judith paint. After we finished, it was time for him to go. I held the twins in my arms as we watched him leave.

"Mom, I'm going to take the Judith and the twins." Isabelle told me.

"Okay." I told her.

I handed her the babies as she and Athena placed them in the stroller. While Isabelle pushed, Athena and Judith walked.

I smiled looking at my girls and baby boy. I walked inside and decided to help the others. I went to the church and started helping the others rebuild it. Night came and Gabriel and the others returned. Rick didn't though.

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It's been a month since our last run. Together, all the communities came together, and we started rebuilding the bridge. I make trips to and from the campsite and Alexandria.

Rick spends all his time at the site to watch over things, while I run Alexandria. It's been hard, but we do it. Judith is two now and is so active. She gives me a run for my money.

Right now, I'm in Alexandria, but leaving in the morning.

"Did you have a good talk?" I asked Rick as he came back.

"He listened. I talked." He told me.

"I have to go to the base tomorrow. Have to see how there doing." I told him.

"Well, I guess we should make the most of it tonight." He told me, before jumping on me.

"Rick." I laughed.

Morning came and I left to the second base. Home of the supernatural.

"Stella!" Ethan, a Kanima yelled.

I laughed and hugged him.

"How are the kids?" He asked me.

"They're good. Big now. Judith is constantly running around, while the twins love to crawl." I told him.

He showed me around. There doing well. Crops are good, infrastructure is strong, and defense is fortified. 

"Should we head to the site. I know a lot of the pack is down there helping." I told him.

"Sure." he told me.

Together we started running to the campsite. As we ran, I could hear a motorcycle.

"Daryl." I called out.

He came to a stop. 

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"It's Rick." He told me.

Together we all ran to the bridge. We bumped into Maggie, Michonne, Carol, and more. When we made it, I could see my mate. My husband. He was injured and badly.

I saw a walker get near him, but before I could fire my arrow, Daryl did. Rick turned around and saw us.

"What's he doing? He's hurt." Michonne said.

"He's trying to bring down the bridge." Daryl said.

I watched as everyone tried to save him.

Rick

Rick

"Stop!" I yelled.

I watched as they all froze.

"But Stella." Glenn said.

"Just stop." I told them.

I looked at my mate and could see the relief. 

"Stella." I heard him.

I nodded my head.

"I'm sorry my love. It seems I'll be leaving you. Thank you for being my wife and the mother of my kids. I love you with all my heart." He told me.

I cried as I watched him blow the bridge. I felt Glenn wrap his arms around me as I cried.

"Rick!" I screamed. The loudest banshee scream I have ever screamed.

I cried and cried. As I knelt there, I realized I couldn't grieve. I had a community and kids. With the help of Glenn, I got up and together we went to Alexandria.

"Mom." The kids all called.

I could hear the hoarse sound from Athena and Isabelle. I wanted to comfort them, but I couldn't. Not right now. I walked past them and entered our-- my room.