Chapter 1

I'm going home. After all Maxon and I have been through. After all the secrets and lies, I'm finally being sent home.

I got caught with my hand placed on Aspens chest. Maxon caught us. My punishment must be a reward compared to Aspen's. He is banished from Illea. Never to return again. No matter how much I plead to Maxon, he never listens. I don't blame him. Seeing the girl that he loves with another person hurts.

"Miss, we are going to miss you dearly. You have been so kind to us." Anne had tears in her eyes. I could see that she wanted to ask why I'm leaving but it seemed rude to.

"And I, you." I was being strong for them. I had too. I blinked back tears and gave each of them a hug. When I got to Lucy she started crying. I whispered in her ear, "This isn't goodbye, it can't be. It's more like see you soon." That's when it hit me. I was leaving the palace after so long. It seemed like home now. I remembered when I was leaving Carolina. There was a huge send off party. This time there was no one who would miss me.

Chocked up I said my final goodbye and left the room. I had to see Maxon before I left him for good. I knew he was in his room. It's where he goes when he wants to be alone. I knocked on his door.

"Come in" his voice sounded like he had been crying for a while. I walked in and I knew he wasn't impressed to see me.

"If you have come to plea you may leave." His voice was the harshest I've heard it.

"No, I've come to say goodbye." The tears were aching to burst.

"Well goodbye." he didn't look me in the eye. "Have a safe trip home." He seemed hurt but he didn't want to show it.

"Goodbye Maxon." with that i was about to leave the room. But to my surprise Maxon pulled my arm and kept his body close to mine. He leaned in for a kiss. His lips against mine, I dropped my bag. His soft lips were irresistible. Finally he pulled away.

"Just know that you are always going to be in my heart. Goodbye my dear." He gave me my bag then showed me out of his room. That was the last I would see him.

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