The hunted

Epilogue

*5 years later *

"It's been 5 years since I've been free . 5 years since I last saw and lost the love of my life .

The first three years felt like they went on forever as I mourned the death of Evan . I knew that I would never be the same again.

After the news I received that night from Liam that Evan would never return , that I would never see his face or feel his soft lips on mine again , I've felt so empty as if a big part of me were taken . I couldnt handle the pressure and soul crushing news that it ultimately sent me into an early labor . And a day later our little boy was born . Hunter Evan Beckett was born.

After his birth - and basically the whole time during - I was still so broken and out of it - with the news of Evan still fresh in my mind - that I rejected him for the first two weeks of his life . I didn't want to see him , or hold him , I didn't even want to name him. Everything of him , his entire being reminded me of Evan . When I looked at him I just saw Evan and it hurt me more than words could explain to look at him and see Evan. Luckily for me Liam was the one to stand up and take on the responsibility, looking after Kenzie and raising Hunter while I was off in my own state of mourning- which turned into depression- once Hunter was born.

Those first three years must've been the hardest for me and probably everyone around me , -especially Liam - to get through. But we did.

When the fourth year rolled around I decided it was time to let go of the past and move forward. I needed to be there for our children and I believe that if Evan were here he would tell me to stop acting like a baby , put on my big girl panties and raise our children.

It was hard celebrating their birthdays each year knowing they'd never know their father. But I decided that when they get older I'd still tell them about Evan and how great he was , what a good father he was to them and how much he loved them . But just not yet , they wouldn't quite understand the whole Breeder , Donor situation yet. But, It's important that they didn't forget about him. That WE didn't forget about him . He's a part of us all and he always will be .

Once I got back on track and settled a little , Liam and I started becoming friends . Friendship soon turned into a relationship and well , long story short, we got married a few months back. He's been such a big help and he loves the kids as if they were his own. It's hard not to fall for him , especially when spending so much time in eachother's company. Evan will forever be my one and only true love but I think that Evan would want me to be happy and to live my life like he would. Which is why when I finally decided to name him I decided on Hunter . Because in a way , Evan was my hunter . Ironic isn't it ? Giving him Evan as his middle name so he would always be a part of him just like Mackenzie is a part of him .

As for the girls ?

Piper and Luke eventually got married and settled down with Mason and hopefully - fingers crossed - a little girl on the way soon.

Cody finally fell inlove with Amanda as they're in a relationship , settling down with Conner and Mateo - aka , the twins - being as smitten as could be.

Which leaves Ben and Emma .

Now , honestly I don't think Ben will ever get over me just as I will forever cherish a soft spot for him. But in the end , it is what it is . I moved on 5 years ago and I moved on now . Nothing has changed between us and nothing ever will . We will always be the bestest of friends but nothing will ever come from that again , and that's just something he'll have to accept and move on from.

As for Emma, I wish that she would go out and find the love she deserves. If it's eventually with Ben or someone else coming along her path , no one knows . But I hope she finds it. She deserved to be happy . And I wish that of her every single day. "