43. Runaway

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There was only so many steps I could take. Only so many tears that could fall. Only so many holes to punch through a heart.

The pain... Was crippling. Because he had been my drug.

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Sleep was comforting. Dreams of nothing. No nightmares, no dreams, nothing. I slept inbetween crying. I didn't know where I was. I didn't care either. The leaves I lay on were damp. It had rained but I didn't remember any rainfall. Just the tears and the endless pain. So... Painful. So cold. So endless.

I was hungry but there was no food. It was so dark...

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"Shannon!" Alice's relieved voice called out. Was I found then?

I felt someone press against me.

"She's okay... I think." I heard Carlisle say.

"Shannon? Sweetheart?" Uncle Edward's hand pressed against my cheek.

"Make room. I'll make quick work of this." Uncle Emmett said.

I felt them move then hands on my waist. Someone moved me and placed me in the cradle of their arms. I guessed it was Uncle Emmett, I could feel his hard biceps.

"You got her?" Asked Alice.

"Yeah." Uncle Emmett grunted. He glanced down at me. I could see his sharp, golden eyes on me. I looked away.

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