Dear Sam,

You're always touching her and when you aren't, you've got this look in your eyes. Like you're in pain. Like it will kill you if you don't touch her. You never looked like that when we were separated.

Ever since I joined Jacob's pack, I've been happier. You seem happier, too. Are you? Are you happy? That's all I wanted. For you to be happy.

I'm already past the border, past where you can get me. I don't want you to come after me. I don't want you to. So don't.

I know you probably hate me, for running to Jacob or running away, I don't know which. I know that you'll get over this. You're strong enough.

I'll miss you. And I'll write you if you want me to.

Love you always,

Lee-Lee

She had really left. I reread the letter in disbelief. Lee-Lee. She'd always hated that name. Honestly, I thought it was funny to see her face scrunch up in anger.

There was a bitter taste in my mouth. I had driven her to leave. Looking over at Emily, my mouth twisted in a smile. She was pregnant. We were so lucky.