Wow, it's been a while since I updated this. Sorry guys.

All characters belong to Kiera Cass. Except for Voss. He's my own sassy little creation.

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My hands worked before me and my mind raced with possibilities. What would become of Aspen? How could he not be my soul mate? There was no one else who would make me feel the way he did, and I refused to believe that I had a 'perfect person' who could be a better fit for me. It simply was impossible. I loved who I loved. What is it in the governments place to tell me my own feelings?

There wasn't much for me to pack. Besides, the man had informed me that I would be provided for graciously. So, I tugged out the heavy luggage and looked at the man in feigned obedience.

"I'm ready. Where's Aspen?"

He chuckled a bit automatically, as if he expected this question. Then, he looked at me with a sympathy for my ignorance. "We believe it would be best if you spent a good deal of time away from Mr. Ledger. It will show you don't have a substantial need for him, or at least one suited to calling him your 'soul mate.' You will be traveling solo with me as your escort."

I held my lips from curling in distaste. I would be kind to this idiot at the least. "Yes, but I would at least like assurances that he's alright and safe before I go. Please don't deny me this."

"Ms. Singer, there is no time for you to be doodling around and fooling with this young man any longer. I say he is fine, and you will take my word for it. Are we clear, madam?"

My lips moved before my mind, and the mans eyebrows rose as if this was all humorous. Containing myself, I spoke again.

"Well, before I go anywhere, I would like to know who it is I am destined to meet. Also, before I go anywhere with you, I'd like to know your name and status. You can't just trust anyone, you know."

"You will know your person in due time. For now, I'm Captain Voss. I am a direct advisor to the king. If it were up to him, I would not be here at this moment nor ever. But we've been aware of your position since nearly the day you were born Ms. Singer. We've always looked after you, darling, but seems you have a mind of your own."

I snickered at the last statement. "Everyone has a mind of their own. Maybe if you were planning to barge in on my life, you should have figured out a better plan sooner. You know, one that didn't involve me being in love with someone else already."

"Come on, girl. I will not waste time arguing with you anymore over this. We have a schedule."

With that, he grabbed my arm with a lighter force than I would have expected from his words. He led me throughout the house. At the kitchen, my family stood in a line facing me, their faces all etched with confusion. As I was pulled past them, I couldn't bring myself to smile or wave goodbye. My eyes ducked in shame, and I watched my feet step out of my door. But before the slam, I heard May's small voice."

"Bye Mer, I love-"

And then all I heard was the slam. As I climbed down the steps and continued with Captain Voss to his car, I couldn't help but wonder if this would be a symbol of my life now. If everything I loved would be inaccessible because of the government. It didn't seem fair I was being told that I had a perfect person. What if I didn't even like this mystery man? He was ruining my plans, everything that was my future. How was I even supposed to be excited to meet him.

But more importantly, why am I anxious to meet him now? It's as if my body knows something I don't, and unusual butterflies are making my heart flutter. I'm not supposed to be excited to be dragged from my home. I'm not supposed to be excited to meet someone ruining everything. But somehow, I am.