Hey guys! :) well here we are, in the third chapter!

And there is a little part here with the porch, (something you'll only get if you read the books)

Anyways, hope you enjoy! :)

Chapter Three: Hitting Home

I was jolted awake when Rowan pulled into the gravel driveway, my head hit the window. Hard.

I looked up and saw our Aunt's old house, surprised it was still standing. But, it looked like it had a new porch. That was good. Hopefully it was free of holes.

It was still blue, with the white trim. The barn was still in the back, and the forest was still untammed. I even saw a couple of goats running around, I couldn't help but smile abit.

I turned my head back to the house and my smile faded almost as quickly as it came. There she was.

Mary-Lynnette. With her...her...oh God, I couldn't even get the word out. I gulped down spit and nearly choked on it in the process, apparently needing to think to be able to swallow something.

Rowan parked the car; Jade, Kestrel , and Mark got out as soon as possible, (to get away from me, I'm guessing.) and booked it over to Mare.

My heart jerked against my ribs painfully. Rowan grabbed my hand and squeezed. "Are you sure you want to stay here, Ash?"

I looked at her and nodded, unable to speak. Rowan just smiled sadly at me and released my hand.

she touched my cheek gingerly, "I'll be right back. Stay here until I tell Mary-Lynnette that you are here, alright?" She said, opening the door.

I whipped my head to her, pulling her arm down, "She didn't know that I was coming?" I growled, knowing that my fangs would be fairly long by now. I was kinda mad.

Rowan looked at my mouth and saw my teeth, "No, she didn't know it was you that was coming. Shew knew someone was staying here, but not you." She pulled her arm from my grasp and got out of the car, shutting the door behind her, ignoring my profanities towards her.

I watched her walk over to Mare and a man, who I assumed was John. He was tall, probably just a little shorter than me, and was built, probably couldn't take me on though. He had light brown hair that was cut almost to the scalp, his face was lean and had sharp edges. He looked like an ex-Marine.

Then I looked at Mare. Her face was still just a beautiful, her hair was longer, almost down to her waist. She was taller too, not as tall as me or Marine-dude, but she was probably near six feet tall. I let my eyes tavel down her body; she wore a blue plaid shirt with a pair of blue jeans that had holes in the knee and thigh, and a pair of boots.

The I saw her left hand.

And the ring.

I swaer I could've died right then and there. All of my organs that helped me live stopped. Including my brain.

I didn't think, I just pushed the door open and marched outside, stomping towards Rowan, John, and Mary-Lynnette.

As soon as I was in sight, I saw Mare's face change. Her smile disapeared, and tears came to her eyes. But she didn't move.

I walked up to her, pushing Rowan out of the way, and loomed over Mary-Lynnette, sticking my face in hers.

Her eyes were just as blue as I remembered, but they were empty. Blank.

I stared at her, not caring if my fangs showed or not. She stared back, a look of surprise crossing her face.

My heart leaped. Did she remember? Did she realize who I was? Did she know who I was?

On the outside, my face remained calm, on the inside, I was doing a little happy dance, shouting and whooping in joy.

Mary-Lynnette opened her mouth, I waited calmly for her to jump into my arms and-

"Get away from me!" She hollered, slapping me across the face, and running back into the house.


"I told you to stay inside the car, dumbass."

I looked up and removed the ice pack from my cheek. I glared at Rowan, "Shut up."

Rowan sighed and pushed the ice back onto my face. She looked at me sadly, but didn't say anything.

We just sat in silence, waiting for the other person to talk.

Finally, I broke.

"She really doesn't remember me, does she? She thinks I'm just some guy who.. I don't know...Rowan, what do I do?" My voice cracked when I spoke. Rowan cringed at my voice.

She shook her head, "I don't know. I don't even know how she doesnt remember you. You clearly make a huge impact on people."

"Oh, har har. Thanks for that." I replied dryly.

"No, Ash, I'm serious!" Rowan started, leaning forwards, "How is it possible that someone were to forget you? Think about it logically." She finished. I looked at her quizically.

I had thought about it, I thought that maybe if I killed John, she would come back to me. Isn't that logical?

But I didn't say that to Rowan. Instead, I said, "Yeah, but the we don't know how the human mind works. Maybe because she was so hurt that I left, she decided that the best way for her was to forget me completely. Just, erase me from her memories, that way, she could move on."

Rowan looked at me and sighed, "Ash, I don't think she purposefully meant to forget you."

"How do you know?"

"Because-"

"Rowan," I cut her off, "you know best of all how it feels to loose someone," Rowan flinched and looked down.

I continued, "It hurts so much, Rowan. I want, no, need her back with me. I can't take it of she's not with me."

"I know, Ash. Believe me, I know exactly how you feel," She whispered.

"Then help me?" I asked, Rowan looked up, confused.

"Help you with what?"

I looked at her, as serious as I could, and said, "Help me get her back."


Pheww! Third chapter done! yoopi! :)

I'll update soon, promise!

Thanks for reading! :)

Oh! and the Reason why Rowan 'knows what it feels like' will be in the next xouple of chapters.. I'll explain!

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